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Deadly Weapon or Dumpster?

November 15, 2011/in Criminal Defense/by LS_admin

In the past not only the citizens of Texas, but also within the courtroom setting, have easily recognized a deadly weapon. Law enforcement agencies everywhere over the years have expanded the list of deadly weapons to basically anything that is used for purposeful harm to an individual. These weapons play a vital role in court when contributing to whether or not a person is let off the hook or not. However, today deadly weapons are seemingly everywhere in every shape and form.

Recently a woman has shed light on the possibilities of what a potential deadly weapon could be. A woman kidnapped a child and placed it in a garbage dumpster in order to hide it from friends, or family. The child was later discovered and was severely dehydrated, as well as shaken up a bit.

The woman now faces charges that center around endangering a child, injuring a child, aggravated kidnapping, and especially abandoning a child. Luckily the child was found or else more serious issues could be faced by the child such as death and for the woman who could have been expecting a long, long life in jail.

Her case is now being discussed in court as to whether or not the dumpster should be viewed at as a deadly weapon. If the dumpster is seen as a deadly weapon charges could be increased to the full extent upon the woman. With instances like this people have to begin to open their imagination up to what a potential weapon could be especially in the circumstance it was used. If a dumpster was used as a weapon why could a chair, or an even a soda bottle not be considered in the same category.

Inevitably, times are changing and so are the people within the world and the way they think. Hopefully in the future, courts will not make broad judgments about potential weapons, but more a less set an example for how society will be treated in examples such as this.

Contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C. For a Free Consultation When you need assistance from an experienced attorney or if you need to better understand you legal options, contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., at (903) 753-7499. All initial consultations are free. Phone calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Who Gets The Leash In A Divorce, Pet Custody

October 25, 2011/in Texas Divorce Cases/by LS_admin

Life. It is completely unexpected, yet also predictable at many times. Of course, many people attempt to follow the traditional routine of life by participating in standard expectations such as education, employment, and romance. From there, romantic involvements, courtships, and eventual marriage can easily be inferred. Eventually one can even go so far to see children, and potential grandchildren in the eventual future. However, some people are not able to conceive children and seek giving their “love to a child” in the form of a household pet such as a dog, cat, or even a more exotic animal.

With the wheel of life still spinning it is surly inevitable that it will fall upon hard times of a marriage such as separation, or even divorce. In the instance that a divorce occurs one can assume that the process will be a long and lengthy one, which will separate the former couple’s assets. One thing that could particularly be an upset amongst both parties would be which former spouse gets custody of children, or even pets?

Pets are a huge deal with some within a divorce, especially if children are not present in the couple’s past. Pets are able to take the void of where children once were in an individual’s life, and give them content, and happiness.

Generally, the rule of pet custody lies with the pet itself stating that the pet will go to the individual it is bonded to more, or can count on a furtherment of their well-being. However, those individuals that feel like they truly deserve the custody of their pet are able to fight back within their alimony, or custodial settlements.

If an individual is truly seeking guardianship of their pet there are a few steps you can take in an attempt to get what you deserve. Many people attempt to provide documentation of them taking on the financial aspect of the pet, as well as providing food, and other miscellaneous aspects of keeping a pet. However, if the previous does not work an individual is encouraged to attempt to trade an aspect of their settlement over to the ex-spouse in order to gain guardianship.

Let us assist you and lessen the impact to your family. The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., provides effective and compassionate legal counsel for family law services. When you need assistance from an experienced attorney or if you need to better understand you legal options, contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., at (903) 753-7499. All initial consultations are free. Phone calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are located in Longview, Texas, and represents clients throughout East Texas including Smith County, Gregg County, Upshur County, Marion County, Cass County, Rusk County, Bowie County, Panola County, Wood County, and Harrison County. Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C. is serves the following cities Longview, Marshall, Liberty City, Lakeport, Hallsville, Warren City, White Oak, East Mountain, Clarksville City, Gladewater, Big Sandy, Kilgore, Gilmer, Jefferson, Linden, Atlanta, Henderson, Texarkana, Tyler and Carthage.

Options You Can Rely On When A Minor Gains A Possession Ticket

October 24, 2011/in Texas DWI Defense/by LS_admin

In today’s day and age, the social standards of what a child, or teenager can do in comparison to that of in the 1950s or 1960s is dramatically different. In past years, teenagers might go to a “sock-hop”, and then grab a shake down at the local soda shop with the other person they have been courting around town. Today, teenagers enjoy living it up on the party scene from dances, themed parties, or just random weekend get-togethers. However, one variable that can be seen common throughout each of these scenarios today is alcohol.

Parents and teenagers alike have both become much more moderate when dealing with alcohol in the hands of a minor. Many teenagers participate in drinking on the scene wherever the party may be. Yet, one issue that both age groups have not come to terms yet with is the phrase, “ minor in possession”. The phrase can be seen on the ticket that a teenager, or minor can easily be given not only if seen consuming, but even with the substance near or within their vicinity and just the simple smell on an individual. With a charge like minor in possession, if not handled properly, can follow an individual to higher educational institutes, such as college, or graduate school, to even future employment.

A minor who is given a ticket for alcohol possession has just a few real options. If a teenager, or minor, does not have any further instances they make seek expungement after they reach the age of 21. However, that option becomes slight more difficult for those individuals who have another instance with alcohol while being underage. If you are charged again with the violation of minor in possession, it is crucial that upon the time that you receive the charge that you immediately challenge the ticket within the court of law so that your previous charge can be expunged from your permanent record. If not, both charges will be unable to be removed and will indefinitely rest on the record of the charged individual.

In the end, everyone is human, and kids will be kids, so drinking in this period of time seems to everyday become closer to the younger generations. However, if you are charged with a minor in possession, or a DWI charge, you need an experienced lawyer that you can count on.

At the very least, experienced counsel will give you the benefit of advising you on the best steps to take to minimize the severity of the penalties imposed on you. Contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C. For a Free Consultation When you need assistance from an experienced attorney or if you need to better understand you legal options, contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., at (903) 753-7499. All initial consultations are free. Phone calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Severity of Texas DUI Laws

September 25, 2011/in Texas DUI/by LS_admin

Many Americans travel each and every year all over the country to survey and get a feel for the country that they truly live in. From state to state, people view all over the natural wonders of each state, eat the cultural cuisine of each location, and sight see known, or popular locations. However, many people do not always have on their mind the law. Laws change from state to state depending upon the issue. Many people make this mistake and do not truly take into account laws from other states, whether or not it is a person’s home or not.

As the saying goes “Don’t Mess With Texas” can truly be said when dealing with Texas and its DUI/DWI laws for public and commercial motorists alike. Texas is said to be one state that an individual would surly not drink and drive within to due the severity of the already present law within the state, which increases as everyday passes.

Usually, Texas law enforcement entities perform the routine examinations that any officer of the law would do. A field sobriety test is performed, a breathalyzer is blown in, and a possible blood or urine sample is taken to determine the blood alcohol content (BAC) levels of a person. From they’re, depending on whether or not a person has been drinking and driving laws come to play.

No matter the age in Texas you can always count on the law to be carried out to its full extent. It is said that the crime committed in Texas will be fitted with the proper punishment, which is followed to the “t”. One example can be seen when a driver who was under the influence killed a Texas police officer. The officer was in his car and hit completely by chance. The driver, at the time, was 19 years old. The accident occurred in 2003, yet the driver of the motor vehicle is still facing financial penalties, as well as requirements by the law everyday.

Overall, one thing that does not mix well with alcohol is driving anything at all. When faced with the option, an individual should always consider relying on a sober individual to do the driving so safety is insured to all on roadways.

Contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C. For a Free Consultation When you need assistance from an experienced attorney or if you need to better understand you legal options, contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., at (903) 753-7499. All initial consultations are free. Phone calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Sobriety Checkpoints and MADD: Texas Expectations

September 22, 2011/in Texas DWI Defense/by LS_admin

Learning is something that people do everyday. Whether it be a grandmother learning about the new technology arising, a student learning about biology, or even simply a child learning their ABC’s. Learning is an adaptive habit that individuals use on a day-to-day basis in order to carry out the tasks present before them. Recently, Texas A&M students have recently been reminded of what they learned in their high schools when dealing with drinking and driving.

Mother’s Against Drunk Driving, also known as MADD, is the United States not only leading, but largest anti-drinking and driving activist group within the country. The group has helped and fought for the justice when dealing with drinking and driving from students, and adults alike. Recently, the MADD Texas chapter has recently begun to tug at the threads of the longstanding ban on sobriety checkpoints within Texas in an attempt to institute them instead.

The MADD executive director has even come to publically state that the agenda is now leaning towards sobriety checkpoints being increased greatly for not only the drivers who seem to be under the influence of alcohol and, or other substances, but for every individual car going through the roadblock. Presently, law enforcement entities such as city, and county police officers, as well as the Texas Highway Patrol administer field sobriety tests.

With this issue at hand, some individuals are bound to become upset. In Texas, personal and individual liberty and freedoms are something that the citizens pride themselves as well as the state on. When an individual is forced to stop and be subjected to a field sobriety test without showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol, emotions can easily run high as well as tension since many have not in the past and still do not being subject to participating in the test if not necessary.

Overall, MADD is a public service entity that many other organizations should look at as a guiding light when dealing with any issue with their great commitment and diligence to end drinking and driving.

Contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C. For a Free Consultation When you need assistance from an experienced attorney or if you need to better understand you legal options, contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., at (903) 753-7499. All initial consultations are free. Phone calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Be Smart In A Divorce In Texas

August 13, 2011/in Texas Divorce Cases/by LS_admin

A divorce that is prevented is better than the other alternative. Statistics show half of all marriages end in divorce. Over two-thirds of those divorces are not desired but one of the parties involved. The spouse wanting out controls when and how the divorce is discussed and addressed initially. The spouse opposed to the divorce is often caught off guard but needs to quickly get on track and hire an experienced attorney. If you do not plan ahead it can be harmful in the long run. Whether you are the spouse filing for the divorce or the spouse defending against it, legal counsel is the best way to be adequately prepared.

Many issues require immediate consideration in an approaching divorce. Protecting the children is an immediate concern followed by protecting property, income and preventing as much damage as possible to the entire situation and all involved. Immediate and extended families will all be affected. Divorce is an emotional rollercoaster that should not be handled alone. Legal counsel can guide you through the steps as well as provide marriage or therapeutic counselors names to lessen the blow or if possible prevent the outcome of divorce. An experienced attorney will also emphasize the need for financial planning and guide you in appropriate directions.

Ultimately you must protect yourself and look out for your own needs and interest. The need to be the responsible adult and look out for the children also rests with the primary caretaker. Divorce is rarely enjoyable and agreeable to both parties in all the circumstances involved. Planning ahead for the unforeseeable is where legal counsel is also beneficial. Don’t count on a spouse always being nice. Divorce brings out the worst in most people it involves. Hiring an attorney early that will fight for you gives you an advantage over procrastinating in hopes of it going smoothly or simply disappearing.

Let us assist you and lessen the impact to your family. The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., provides effective and compassionate legal counsel for family law services. When you need assistance from an experienced attorney or if you need to better understand you legal options, contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., at (903) 753-7499. All initial consultations are free. Phone calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are located in Longview, Texas, and represents clients throughout East Texas including Smith County, Gregg County, Upshur County, Marion County, Cass County, Rusk County, Bowie County, Panola County, Wood County, and Harrison County. Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C. is serves the following cities Longview, Marshall, Liberty City, Lakeport, Hallsville, Warren City, White Oak, East Mountain, Clarksville City, Gladewater, Big Sandy, Kilgore, Gilmer, Jefferson, Linden, Atlanta, Henderson, Texarkana, Tyler and Carthage.

Texas Rights to Refuse Sobriety Tests

August 7, 2011/in Texas DWI Defense/by LS_admin

The use of authority in order to make a driver feel obligated and without choice is not appropriate. A value instilled in most at a young age was to respect authority. Police officers are generally viewed as authority figures in the community and should so be respected. In reality they use this since of authority to manipulate the situation and take advantage of an intoxicated person. Whether this is appropriate or not is not the case, it is about knowing your rights before you get into a predicament.

In the state of Texas, officers don’t mention that you have the freedom and right to refuse sobriety tests. They often use the voice of authority to demand your respect and begin administering sobriety test before you are even aware of what is taking place. Plain and simple, in the state of Texas you are free to say no, I refuse to take any sobriety tests. Know your rights and the consequences of the choices you are capable of making.

When you refuse to take a sobriety and it is a first offense DWI in Texas, you will only be added three extra months of driving suspension in addition to what the penalty is when you blow into a breath test and failing with an alcohol level of .08 or higher. While this motor vehicle license is suspended you may obtain an occupational license for the entire suspension time which will allow you the ability to drive to and from work or school.

There is no excuse for not knowing your rights. If it happens to you, immediately seek legal advice. Legal counsel can inform you of what rights you still have and which ones may have been violated. Make the most of the bad situation by retaining and attorney that will defend your case and fight for the best solution to the problem. Some police officers would rather violate you civil right and deny communication between the DWI charge and legal counsel. Police officers should respect the authority of the Constitution they are sworn to uphold and inform you of your rights but that is often not the case in a DWI situation. If there is a question or doubt make the call to our office and let us handle your case.

The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., handles misdemeanors and felonies. When you need assistance from an experienced attorney or if you need to better understand you legal options, contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., at (903) 753-7499. All initial consultations are free. Phone calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are located in Longview, Texas, and represents clients throughout East Texas including Smith County, Gregg County, Upshur County, Marion County, Cass County, Rusk County, Bowie County, Panola County, Wood County, and Harrison County. Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C. is serves the following cities Longview, Marshall, Liberty City, Lakeport, Hallsville, Warren City, White Oak, East Mountain, Clarksville City, Gladewater, Big Sandy, Kilgore, Gilmer, Jefferson, Linden, Atlanta, Henderson, Texarkana, Tyler and Carthage.

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