by Philip Ray | Mar 9, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
The number of domestic violence charges in Frisco, Texas saw a sharp increase when the coronavirus pandemic hit Texas in the spring of 2020. During the stay-at-home orders in 2020, domestic violence-related aggravated assaults spiked 14% in Dallas. Since then, the...
by Philip Ray | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
There is no separate statute for sexual assault between spouses and sexual assault outside of marriage in Texas. The law does not treat allegations made between spouses any differently than allegations made between strangers. However, defending sexual abuse...
by Philip Ray | Jul 31, 2020 | Domestic Violence
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, the country put restrictions and stay-at-home orders in place to keep the virus from spreading. But for many, home is not a safe place. Agencies across Texas reported that domestic violence has become more frequent,...