Galveston, TX asked in Domestic Violence for Texas

Q: If my ex Is guilty to Domestic assault and battery with a child in the home at the time. Could I be charged with abuse?

This happened in Oklahoma At our at the time residence. My daughter was in her room sleeping.He’s being charged with domestic assault and battery by strangulation. 21 O.S 644 (J) CPS has also stepped in seen her released her back to me. With all this going on could I be charged for domestic abuse if he is convicted?

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Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
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  • Domestic Violence Lawyer
  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Texas can't charge you with a crime for conduct that happened in Oklahoma, although Texas CPS might be concerned if you allowed the ex to live with you and the kids in Texas. If you are concerned with being charged with a crime by authorities in Oklahoma then re-post this question with the location field set to that state.

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