Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

my brother-in law tried to kill himself on his rx script by taking massive amounts while drinking my sister was scared locked her and their baby in the bedroom.then kicked the door off the frame to my sisters room and tried to take the keys to leave in the car but my sister wouldnt give him the keys he grabbed her and tried to force the keys outta her hand when i went to pull him back he went to hit me and missed twice,so i hit him and he tried to wrestle me on their bed i got up and told him to leave as i was walking he went and grabbed a hunting knife then tried to come after me.i called the cops told them he needed help they took him to the hospital and now he wants to press charges on me for assualt.do i have anything to worry about?


Asked on 1/18/10, 2:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ken Gober (Austin TX) Lee, Gober & Reyna

My guess is that neither the police nor the prosecutor would pursue a case against you based on the facts you gave above, but these issue are left at the discretion of law enforcement and prosecutors.

If you are charged with an offense you should seek the advice of a local criminal defense lawyer.

Good Luck!

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Answered on 1/23/10, 8:21 pm
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Based on what you have written, the decision to prosecute an allegation of criminal acts is within the discretion of the police and the district attorney's office. If you are charged, you need to contact a local criminal defense law firm to assist you in presenting your case and protecting your rights and interests. If my local criminal defense law firm can assist you with this legal issue or any other legal matter, pleaes contact us at [email protected] to arrange for an initial consultation.

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Answered on 1/25/10, 10:17 am


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