Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Domsetic violence

What is the length of a domestic violence case in Texas ?

im involved on a domestic violence case

my girlfriend was put in jail september 30th and released on October 3rd im working on dropping the charges

i just want to know how long this case will take

Thank you


Asked on 11/06/08, 10:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Domsetic violence

There is no set timetable in a criminal action, especially under these circumstances. The statute of limitations to prosecute a misdemeanor is 2 years (with some exceptions).

What do you mean by 'working on dropping the charges'? You can file an affidavit of non-prosecution with the ADA, but that is no guarantee that the charges will be dropped. That decision is made by the prosecutor. Does your girlfriend have a lawyer? If not, she should.

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Answered on 11/07/08, 8:42 am


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