Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Assault on a family member

My brother is 19 and lives w/ my aunt who is 32. They got into a fight and he pushed her down the stairs and bruised her arm by grabing her. She called the police. The police arrested him for charges of assault on a family member. After my aunt calm down (the next day) she went to pay the bond to get him out. She did not press charges but the state did. We received a court citation. @ court the judge said to come back w/ a lawer. What can happen, What r our options?

Thank u for ur time, Claudia


Asked on 1/29/02, 1:41 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen A. Nicholas Nicholas and Barrera, P.C.

Re: Assault on a family member

You are going to have to hire a lawyer ... preferrably near to the area where the case has been filed ... I am in San Antonio, Texas and can help if you are around this area. I can help in any area, but it is not cost effective unless money is not an issue. If I can help, call me at 210.224.5811

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Answered on 1/29/02, 1:04 pm
Brandon Manus Manus Law Office

Re: Assault on a family member

I agree with the first answer; your brother needs an attorney. If you live in the Dallas - Fort Worth area, you can call me at 817 763 0600.

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Answered on 1/29/02, 5:46 pm
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: Assault on a family member

The state can proceed if they choose, however without the testimony of the victim it is harder to convict. If you are in Houston area I will gladly help you.

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Answered on 2/02/02, 7:59 pm


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