Dallas steps up DWI patrol during holiday season

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The Dallas Police Department has announced that they will be stepping up patrol over the holiday season in order to prevent impaired drivers from being on the roadway.

The police department is teaming up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Department of Transportation in order to make this DWI initiative as effective as possible.

The initiative will work to keep more patrol officers on the road so that impaired drivers will remain off of the road. Drunk driving during the holidays is much more likely because holiday parties usually serve alcohol.

If you or a loved one has been charged with drunk driving, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Dallas DWI lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007.

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Car crashes into home in alleged drunk driving accident

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A car has crashed into a home as a result of an alleged drunk driving accident that occurred over the weekend in San Antonio.

According to police, the accident occurred as the driver of a Ford Mustang lost control of her car while attempting a turn and the vehicle crashed into a home. A resident of the home was asleep on the couch at the time and the impact of the car caused him to be thrown across the room.

The man was transported to the hospital in order to be treated for a dislocated shoulder and broken ribs. The driver tried to run from police, but was caught and arrested for suspicion of drunk driving.

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a serious crime such as drunk driving, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Dallas DWI defense lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007.

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Suspects sentenced in armored car robbery

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Multiple people have been sentenced in the robbery of an armored car that occurred in Mesquite, Texas in May 2010.

A total of nine people were convicted in the case and the highest settlement was a convicted gunmen who will serve 210 months in a federal prison. Eight others, all Dallas residents, were convicted and their sentencing ranged from 48 months to 168 months in prison.

The documents on the case show that the defendants and accomplices stole $421,000 from a Loomis armored car that was at the Bank of America. One man initiated the idea and several others helped to plan it. Defendants have stated that a Bank of America employee told those involved what time the truck would be there.

The Loomis driver entered the bank and left with $412,000. Two defendants put him at gunpoint, took the money and ran with it. Two suspects were arrested at the scene and DNA helped to arrest several others.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime such as robbery, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Dallas robbery lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007.

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Twelve DWI arrests made on Halloween night

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Police officials arrested twelve people for drunk driving on Halloween night in Austin and over 59 were charged over a 4-day period that included the weekend.

There was a No Refusal weekend in Austin during the Halloween weekend, which means that a suspected drunk driver can have their blood drawn if they refuse a breathalyzer test and police officers feel that there is reasonable cause.

The No Refusal policy is now over, but it began Friday night. Fifty-nine people were arrested for DWI in total and of those, 39 had their blood drawn. Some of the DWI arrests were extreme DWI, which is a new law that went into affect on Sept. 1 that occurs when a driver’s blood alcohol content is 0.15 or higher. The new law carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a fine of $4,000.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a DWI, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Dallas DWI lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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Home raid results in large drug bust

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During a home raid in Seguin on Thursday morning, police found tens of thousands of dollars worth of drugs.

According to officials, police uncovered assault rifles, pistols, 300 pounds of cocaine and nearly 300 pills of ecstasy. A 30-year-old resident and his mother were at home during the raid and they both claim they do not know where the items came from.

The 30-year-old man said that his older brother, who is currently in prison, may have left these items behind. He stated that he is upset that his brother would do that and hopes that police do not blame him or his mother for the drugs. The incident is currently still under investigation.

If you or a loved one has been charged of a drug crime that you did not commit, contact the Dallas drug crimes defense lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007.

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Sixty-six arrested in drug ring on the Texas/Arkansas border

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Sixty-six people were arrested after allegedly being involved in a drug-trafficking ring on the state line between Arkansas and Texas.

Those involved in the arrest were accused of selling crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of at least five public schools. Forty-one of those arrested were part of a an investigation by law enforcement officials called Operation State Line Sweep.

The indictments on the arrest include conspiracy to distribute crack-cocaine, felony possession of a fire arm, use of a firearm for a drug trafficking crime, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Those arrested face from five years to life in prison.

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a serious crime such as drug trafficking, you need experienced representation on your side that may be able to help you during this stressful time. Contact the Dallas drug trafficking lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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Suspect in bank robbery arrested by police

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A 42-year-old man was arrested after fleeing from police while leaving the scene of a bank robbery at a Texas Wells Fargo.

After arresting the man, officials in Ohio tipped local law enforcement that the man was connected to three Ohio bank robberies. The man was arrested in Navasota, Texas, where the bank robbery occurred at 10:43 a.m.

In the Texas bank robbery, the suspect handed the teller a note that demanded money and he threatened to use a gun. After the man left, the teller called authorities and described the incident and the vehicle that the man got into. The description of the car matched up, but the man’s clothes did not.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime such as robbery, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Dallas bank robbery defense lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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El Paso man arrested for third DWI

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An El Paso man was arrested for his third drunk driving charge over the weekend.

According to police officers, the man was stopped by police when he was seen running stop sign at the Suncrest intersection.

After talking to police, it was discovered that the man was intoxicated. He was arrested and taken to El Paso County Jail where his bond was set for $4,012. An investigation showed that the man had two previous DWI convictions, one in 2004 and one in 2009.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a felony DWI, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Dallas felony DWI lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-457-1668.

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October is Domestic Violence Awarenes Month

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Commissioners in East Texas proclaimed that October 2011 will be Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

There will be activities and programs set up that will work to improve the safety of those who have been the victims of domestic violence.

Domestic abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional,or  psychological that violates a person’s humanity, security and dignity. Support services offered include crisis intervention, support and offering a safe place for victims to stay.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime such as domestic abuse, this can be a difficult time in your life. Contact the Dallas domestic abuse lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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Police arrest two suspects connected in jewel theft cases

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Houston police have arrested two people that allegedly were connected in a jewel theft case and 30 similar cases throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

The two men, both in the mid-40s, were arrested last week in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Police investigated the case for seven months before getting the lead on the two men.

In February, nearly $6 million worth of gold, diamonds, and watches were stolen from a jewelry store. According to officials, the suspects cut a hole in the roof over the jewelry store’s vault. A surveillance video shows the men dragging an object and loading it into a truck before driving off.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Dallas theft lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007.

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