10/01/2026
An argument at home can escalate quickly. Someone calls 911, police arrive, conflicting accounts are given, and one person is arrested for assault involving family violence.
But what happens if the person who made the accusation later says they don't want to press charges?
In Texas, the alleged victim does not personally control whether a criminal case continues. Prosecutors may consider 911 recordings, body-camera footage, photographs, text messages, witness statements, medical records, and other evidence even when the people involved later reconcile.
Our latest article explains what happens after a Texas assault or family violence arrest, how self-defense may become an issue, why the evidence matters, and why defendants must carefully follow bond conditions and no-contact restrictions.
GSB Law, PLLC represents people facing criminal charges in Denton, Collin, and Tarrant Counties.
Read more: https://boling-law.com/texas-assault-family-violence-charges/