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Aside from DWI and perhaps drug possession, assault is probably the most commonly-charged criminal offense in Tarrant County. Assault is a crime of moral turpitude, so in addition to its substantial direct consequences, like high fines and lengthy jail time, it has some substantial indirect consequences, including possible immigration effects.
The Three Types of Assault in Tarrant County
Home Invasion Laws and Defenses in Parker County
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Many jurisdictions have separate home invasion laws. But in Texas, the burglary and criminal trespass laws apply to home invasions. The lack of a separate law forces prosecutors to shoehorn home invasions into a category where they do not naturally belong. As a result, these prosecutions have lots of moving parts, and that dimension gives Weatherford criminal defense attorneys an edge.
Fatal Car Crash on University Drive in Fort Worth
An intersection collision in Cowtown killed one man and left another driver clinging to life at a local hospital.
Getting Around the Graves Amendment
Fully-loaded U-Haul trucks often weigh 25,000 pounds, or even more. Additionally, these operators often have little or no experience or training when it comes to operating such vehicles. The combination often causes serious crashes.
Fall from Grace: The DWI Eye Test
Until recently, the DWI eye test, which is also known as the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test, was considered the most reliable of the three tests in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration three-test battery. Now, it is considered the least reliable one.
Tarrant County Probation Violations: What You Need to Know
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At any given time, approximately one out of every forty-three Texans is on probation for something. That's significantly more folks than the nationwide average of one in every fifty-five people.
The Texas Post-Conviction Two Step: Early Discharge and Nondisclosure Orders
During plea negotiations, prosecutors often recommend deferred adjudication probation, especially if the defendant has no criminal record. In other cases, judges may be willing to grant deferred adjudication after an open plea. In open plea matters, defendants literally throw themselves on the mercy of the court. They plead guilty without working out an agreement with prosecutors. This approach is very risky, but it is a good idea in some situations.
Serious Fort Worth Crash Injures Five People
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Police believe that a motorist was intoxicated when he traveled the wrong way on I-30 and collided with two other vehicles.
Possible Defenses in Assault Cases
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Misdemeanor assault, which is in Section 22 of the Texas Penal Code, is one of the most commonly-charged misdemeanors in Tarrant County. In most cases, assaults occur because arguments get a bit too heated. Assault is a Class A misdemeanor, so a conviction could mean up to a year in jail and a $3,000 fine.
Dog Bites in Parker County: What You Need to Know
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Since 2014, the average dog bite settlement has increased 16 percent, to over $37,000. Higher medical expenses explain part of that increase. Better understanding and treatment of dog bite injuries play a role as well.
