Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

charges- Domestic Violence

I had argument with my wife back in august of 07, the cops came and arrested me for BREACH OF PEACE 2ND DEG & INTERFERE WITH OFFCR/RESISTING,, they let me out on promise to appear, upon my release the judge issued a protective order, should not get in trouble anymore, had me take 9 weeks of Anger Manager class, and appear back in court in October. In Mar I had another fight with my wife call the, cop they came out but did not do any arrest. 2 month after the fight I�m now finding out that my wife complaint to the Police Department about mishandling of the situation, so they came out took a statement from her and now I hear, they are waiting for the prosecutor and judge to sign off and issue an arrest warrant for me, can you please help in what to do and what will happen to me. Also in these cases how much can they set a bond and what are the penalties of violating a protective order


Asked on 5/30/08, 12:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: charges- Domestic Violence

You already know you need a lawyer. The magistrate will set a bond at the amount he thinks necessary relative to the seriousness of the offense and your willingness to reappear in court. Depending upon the situation with the protective order, he may hold you for a hearing.

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Answered on 6/02/08, 8:09 am


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