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Entries from August 2007

Police Angry That DA in Texas Won’t Prosecute Without.. You Know.. Evidence

August 13th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Labels:Alcohol and Tobacco arrests convictions criminal cases criminal law DA district attorney evidence investigators juvenile law police prosecute Texas CommissionIn Victoria County, Texas police are said to be frustrated and even “alarmed” because the District Attorney won’t prosecute all of their arrests.
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Tags: Criminal Law

Pregnant Woman Fined For Speeding To Hospital

August 12th, 2007 · 4 Comments

Jessica Hodges of Virginia was on the way to the hospital with labor pains when she was pulled over by police and charged with reckless driving. She now faces having to pay a $1050 abusive driver fee in addition to the $100 fine from the ticket and court costs.

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Tags: Traffic Court

Jury Awards $2 To Utah Couple Over Family Services Misconduct

August 11th, 2007 · No Comments

A Utah Couple Were Awarded Just $2 After Family Services Basically Kidnapped Their Sick Son in 1999. DCFS Case Workers Were Not Punished For Misconduct, But Instead, Promoted.

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Tags: Family Law · Personal Injury