On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Jul 7, 2020 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Texas’ recent shelter-in-place order to try to combat the COVID-19 pandemic has been partially lifted, though the disease is still impacting our ability to work and gather safely. Spending so much time at home has given some of us the chance to reconnect with...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Jun 15, 2020 | Assault And Domestic Violence
If you have been accused of domestic abuse even if you never became physically violent with your partner, you may be confused. Before taking action to defend yourself, it’s important that you first understand the legal definition of domestic violence, so you...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Assault And Domestic Violence
If you are facing charges for domestic violence, you may be worried that there is no way to defend yourself. While it’s possible that you are currently feeling hopeless about the situation, it is important to know that everyone is entitled to defend themselves,...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Jun 3, 2020 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Often, police in Texas receive a call about an incident and are left to determine if an arrest is necessary. Unfortunately, those facing arrest may not fully understand their options or the consequences of providing certain information to officers. In fact, a man now...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Jan 10, 2020 | Assault And Domestic Violence
It is thought that one in three women will suffer from domestic violence at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, some of the most pervasive acts of violence occur in intimate relationships, and they can be more destructive because the victim may feel that they...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Nov 14, 2019 | Assault And Domestic Violence
It’s common for people to be accused of assault when they were at the scene of a bar fight or when a family argument got out of control. Many of those accused of assault become confused about why this was the case since they never acted physically.The definition...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Jul 26, 2019 | Assault And Domestic Violence
When an argument occurs and emotions are high, it can be difficult to establish who acted first. Violence is never an appropriate response to verbal abuse, but sometimes it is necessary to use physical force to protect yourself.If you have been accused of assault in...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Jun 28, 2019 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Contrary to popular belief, domestic abuse can happen to people of all ages and all genders. Domestic abuse does not always occur within the bounds of a romantic relationship either. It is defined by occurring in a domestic setting, not in a romantic setting. This...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Mar 22, 2019 | Assault And Domestic Violence
It can be very scary to be faced with criminal charges, especially when the events leading up to the accusation became out of control quickly. Bar fights and other situations where people are accused of assault can escalate in seconds, and it can often be...
On behalf of Sally Goodman Law | Dec 28, 2018 | Assault And Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is often thought of as abuse that is perpetrated by one person and aimed at their romantic partner. While this is an example of domestic violence, there are many other examples. Generally speaking, domestic violence is classed as any type of abuse or...
