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Plain-language guides to family violence cases in Texas, written from the statutes themselves and linked to them, by attorney James T. Chiles.
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Firearms After a Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Conviction: Texas and Federal Law
A misdemeanor can end your right to own a gun under federal law, and Texas has a separate five-year ban. Here's what 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9) says, who it reaches and how long it lasts.
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Non-Citizens Charged With Domestic Violence: When a Conviction Makes You Deportable
Federal immigration law has its own definitions of domestic violence and of conviction. Here's what 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)(E) says, and why a plea that looks minor can be the most serious thing in the case.
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The Affirmative Finding of Family Violence: What the Judge Enters in the Judgment
One line in a judgment can matter for years. Here's what Article 42.013 requires, what follows from the finding, and what to ask before you agree to a plea in a family violence case.
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The Emergency Protective Order After a Family Violence Arrest in Texas
An order can keep you away from your home, your family and your firearms before your first court date. Here's what Article 17.292 lets a magistrate do, how long it lasts and how it can change.
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What Counts as Family Violence in Texas, and Why It Isn't One Crime
Family violence is a legal definition, not a single offense. Here's who Family Code Section 71.004 covers, what it doesn't, and how the label attaches to an assault charge in Collin County.
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When Assault Against a Family Member Becomes a Felony in Texas
Most family assault charges start as Class A misdemeanors. A prior, an allegation about breathing, a pregnancy or a second incident can change that. Here's what Penal Code Section 22.01 says.
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