Someone Needs You, Don’t Hurt Them

Houston Family Violence Defense Houston criminal lawyers James Sullivan & Associates represent many clients–men and women–accused of assault family violence in both straight and gay relationships.  A first time assault bodily injury family violence...

Houston Criminal Law Affirmative Defense of Duress

Harris County Criminal Law Affirmative Defense of Duress Texas Penal Code Sec. 8.05 gives the law on the affirmative defense of  duress. The defense applies in both criminal and juvenile defenses. The compulsion required to force the person to engage in the conduct...

Houston Aggravated Assault Lawyer James Sullivan Fights for his Clients

Harris County Aggravated Assault Defense Aggravated Assault is a serious felony offense.  It is usually a second degree felony punishable by 2-20 years in prison, however there are exceptions listed below that qualify the offense as a first degree felony punishable by...