Man sentenced in drug trafficking case

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A 40-year-old Mount Pleasant man has recently been sentenced in a drug trafficking case.

According to court records, the man plead guilty in Nov. 2010 to conspiracy to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute it. He has now been sentenced to 135 months in prison.

The man was also forced to forfeit ownership of a commercial property. Court documents show that the man delivered three kilograms of cocaine to Chicago and was planning to distribute it.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime such as a drug crime, contact the Dallas drug trafficking lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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Man receives over 7 years for weapons charge

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A South Texas man has recently been sentenced to 7 and a half years in prison after attempting to smuggle guns into Mexico.

It is thought that the 16 firearms that he was smuggling were meant to be delivered to the Zetas drug cartel and the man  plead  guilty to the charge in June.

The man was captured by police while he was allegedly transporting the weapons after they were given a tip. The 35-year-old man will now serve jail time for the charge.

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

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Two soldiers accused of first-degree murder

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Two soldiers at Fort Bragg have now been accused of first-degree murder after they body of a 17-year-old was found in the woods near Spring Lake.

The two 20-year-old men work as motor transport operators in the 82nd Airborne Division. They are neighbors to the victim and it is known that they played basketball together, but it is not known how close they were.

According to the man’s grandma, he left the house around 10 p.m. and did not return. Police have said that there will be more information on the tragic incident once an autopsy is done.

 

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Man seeks full compensation after exonerated on assault crime

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A man that was wrongfully imprisoned on an aggravated sexual assault charge for 26 years, is now seeking full compensation for the time that he spent in prison.

The 59-year-old man recently filed papers in the Texas Supreme Court that state that the Texas Comptroller failed to give him the correct amount of compensation that is required by state law.

The Tim Cole Act states that exonerees are to be provided with $80,000 for each year that they were incarcerated. The man served 26 years in jail for aggravated sexual assault until 2008 when a DNA test was done that excluded the man as a suspect.

The man’s lawsuit states that the comptroller did not pay him for eight years of his sentence. He is one of 22 people that have been exonerated since 2001 in Dallas County when the DNA testing started.

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

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Man arrested for attack on woman, claims he is a vampire

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A 19-year-old man was arrested and is currently in jail after he attacked a woman over the weekend. The man claimed that he was “feeding” on the woman because he was a 500-year-old vampire.

When police arrived at the scene, the man claimed that he needed to “feed” and begged the officers to restrain him so that he would not kill them. The man has been charged with burglary and intent to commit assault after he got into a woman’s apartment that he did not know.

He then began to bite and hit the woman and dragged her from her apartment. Once out of the apartment, the woman was able to break free. Officers have said that the man was not under the influence of any drugs and that he honestly believed that he was a vampire.

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

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Longhorn player suspended after assault arrest

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A University of Texas Longhorn football player was arrested for a Class A misdemeanor assault with bodily injury charge on Monday.

Christian Scott, a safety for the football team, was suspended as a result of the arrest. Police were called the 300 block of East Yager Lane at 1 p.m. on Monday and Scott was arrested and taken to Travis County Jail.

Head Coach Mack Brown announced that the decision to suspend Scott was made after talking to his family and athletic officials. After the legal process is complete, a decision will be made about Scott according to what is best for him and the university. Scott started in 10 games last season.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime such as assault, this is a stressful and difficult time. Contact the Dallas assault defense lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter today by calling 214-845-7007.

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State officials crackdown on drunk driving during Labor Day holiday

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Law enforcement officials throughout the state of Texas are cracking down on drunk driving in a campaign called ‘Drink, Drive, Got to Jail.’

Increased police patrol will begin on August 19 and run through Labor Day, September 5. Officers will be on the streets looking for impaired drivers. Officials have stated that there is a “zero tolerance” policy for drunk driving and if a driver is found impaired they will be going to jail.

In 2010, there were 25,032 alcohol-related crashes in Texas. Police are working to cut this number down drastically. Officials suggest calling a cab, asking a friend for a ride, or making sure that the keys are in the hands of a designated, sober driver.

Being charged with a DWI can change a person’s life. This is why it is important to make sure that you have experienced representation on your side. Contact the Dallas DWI defense lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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Law enforcement teams up to change domestic violence policy

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South Texas law enforcement agencies are teaming up in order to try and change the policy of domestic violence cases.

It can take almost a year from when police respond to a domestic violence call to when the case makes it to court. During such a long period of time, people move and change their contact information and it becomes really hard to get in touch with the victims.

The police department in Corpus Christi along with the district attorney’s office are hoping that they can change this by having a counselor stay in touch with the victim and help them find the resources that they will need during this difficult time.

Also, a one-hour class on the cycle of abuse has become mandatory if a victim wants to drop the charges. This is done in order for the victim to make sure that they are making the right choice.

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

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San Marcos officials search for persons involved in bank robbery

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The San Marcos police are currently searching for the person or persons involved in a bank robbery that occurred Monday afternoon at South Compass bank.

According to officials, a man walked into the bank at 12:14 p.m. and handed a note to one of the bank’s tellers. The note told the teller that the man had a weapon on him and the teller handed him an envelope of money.

The man then took the undisclosed amount of money and ran out. The suspect is described as a white male, medium build, 5 foot 10 inches tall. San Marcos police along with the FBI are investigating the case at this time.

If you or a loved one has been charged of theft or robbery, these serious charges can change a person’s life. 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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Man indicted for failure to register for sex offender list

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A man from Porter has been re-indicted after he failed to register for the sex offender list.

The 52-year-old man stated that he would remain living in a Porter residence after his release from jail. He was serving 15 years for an aggravated sexual assault case. Once released, he had to serve time again for possession of a controlled substance.

The man then was released again and told the sheriff’s office that he needed to change his residence under the sex offender registry. The man never showed up to the appointment to register the address. His sister later filed a missing person report stating that she did not know where he was. He was later found by law enforcement officials and arrested.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a sex offender registration violation, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Dallas sex offender registration violation lawyers of the law office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007.

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