Criminal Law
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Patti K. Patti held the pound bag over her head, danced about - taunting the undercover officer, then pled "Not-Guilty" after the money changed hands. It was in the early 70's when any amount of marijuana was a "two-to-life" felony. The case resulted in the Crime Lab writing Henry Wade that it would no longer testify that that "green, leafy, vegetable-like substance was, in fact "Cannabis Sativa L" as required to convict. The trial judge, John Vance, would later succeed the legendary "Chief" as the Dallas County DA. This day, he dumped two counts of "sale" on the grounds of entrapment to avoid declaring the law unenforceable.
Dora W. Dora was in the Van Zandt County jail. One shot. Through the neck. Close range. Her dead ex-husband, Bill, was a millionaire. His family was outraged until Mr. Burke explained that his recently divorced client had the right to reopen the divorce and become the Deceased's grieving (and wealthy) widow - a much better posture for a defendant looking at a first degree murder charge. Dora was in the Van Zandt County jail. One shot. Through the neck. Close range. Family backed off calling for scalp. Once on bond, hypnotically regressed Dora on video tape in front of unimpeachable witnesses. Dora eventually cops to probation for not walking away from fight with alcoholic. Video used to train at Southwest Medical.
Mark. It was an "L" shaped corner strip center. Very hot. 2 Dallas DP squads nose-to-nose side-by-side in parking lot. Officers listening to radio while stuffing fries. Man in pastel smock runs up, stutters "Ra...Ra...Ra". Police covered with catsup as slap stutterer on molten asphalt. Tongue grabbing treatment for heart attack interrupted by radio: armed robbery of local pharmacy. By Mark and three friends and a red Chevy station wagon - of which there may have been two west of the Mississippi. Police chase, road block; wreck. Probated sentence. Not released until sat out six months for marijuana cigar.
"Marcy". Coming home from rave in Austin when boyfriend fell asleep at wheel. Cocaine and marijuana. Admitted use of heroin. 6 deferred conditioned on 30 days as guest of Williamson County and 3 months in county rehab.
Yes, Attorneys Frisco, P.C. does criminal defense. Call (972) 335-9000.
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What About DWI's? |
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All the time; and the application for an occupational driver's license or appeal of "failure to consent to break test" automatic suspension (if necessary). |
What About License Suspensions? |
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Mandatory for juveniles and alcohol. Repeat DWIs. Prompt defense may avoid. Attorneys Frisco, P.C. contests suspension hearings. If looking at suspension of juvenile or adult driver's license, need to file separate application for occupational driver's license (ODL). Attorneys Frisco, P.C. can handle application for ODL to salvage school or job and draw the Order to the unique requirements of the specific court. |
What About Other Stuff? |
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You mean like shop-lifting, assault/family violence, and examining trials? Call Attorneys Frisco, P.C. (972) 335-9000. |
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