Assault-Family Member

“I get calls every day from spouses asking how to drop assault charges against a family member. In Texas, the victim in an assault family violence case can’t simply drop the charges. Only the prosecutor has that power. Family violence charges are considered crimes of moral turpitude in Texas and will remain on your criminal record for life unless the case is dismissed. It is extremely important to consult with an experienced Houston assault family violence attorney before your first court date.” Articles on impeding-breath (choking) cases, the Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection, aggravated family violence, and how charges actually get dropped.