Blog Posts in October, 2009
Posted on Oct 6, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
§ 42.01. Disorderly Conduct, Texas Penal Code (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: (1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
§ 38.04. Evading Arrest or Detention, Texas Penal Code (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally flees from a person he knows is a peace officer attempting lawfully to arrest or detain him. ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
§ 38.02. Failure to Identify, Texas Penal Code (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally refuses to give his name, residence address, or date of birth to a peace officer who has lawfully ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
§ 25.07. Violation of Protective Order or Magistrate's Order, Texas Penal Code (a) A person commits an offense if, in violation of an order issued under Section 6.504 or Chapter 85, Family Code, under ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
§ 22.01. Assault, Texas Penal Code (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; (2) ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
Sec. 481.125. OFFENSE: POSSESSION OR DELIVERY OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally uses or possesses with intent to use drug paraphernalia to ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
Sec. 481.121. OFFENSE: POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA. (a) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses a usable quantity of marihuana. ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
If you are confused or unsure how to proceed, please call Attorney Kevin Bennett at (512) 476-4626. You may also contact us through email . Sec. 42.062. INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL. (a) ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
Sec. 22.01. ASSAULT. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; (2) intentionally or ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
CHAPTER 55. EXPUNCTION OF CRIMINAL RECORDS Art. 55.01. RIGHT TO EXPUNCTION. (a) A person who has been placed under a custodial or noncustodial arrest for commission of either a felony or misdemeanor ...
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Posted on Oct 3, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
Texas Penal Code, § 49.04. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. (a) A person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. (b) Except as provided by ...
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Posted on Oct 2, 2009 By Kevin Bennett
Overview ALR went into effect on January 1, 1995. This program is the administrative process by which the Department suspends the driver licenses of individuals who are arrested for the offense of ...
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