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Domestic violence in Texas falls into one of three categories: domestic assault, aggravated domestic assault, and continuous family violence. According to Tex. Penal Code Ann. §22.01, domestic assault is (1) intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person, (2) intentionally or knowingly threatening another person with imminent bodily injury, or (3) intentionally or knowingly causing physical... Read More »
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By Brooke Price  Assault charges in Texas come with very serious consequences, and family violence cases are increasing in Central Texas at an alarming rate. According to the Austin American Statesman, calls to domestic abuse shelters and hotlines have spiked drastically as families spend a greater amount of time together because of the COVID-19... Read More »