H.B. 867 Council on Sex Offender Treatment Texas Sex Offender Laws - Deregistration

Sex Offender De-Registration, see this link for updates on de-registration criteria and prospective laws.

Red Light Runners Beware

The concern I have with this law enforcement tactic is "it's when you cross the bold white line after the light turns red that you're in trouble". How many of us have been guilty of catching the yellow right as it's turning red? I mean literally still driving under the lights themselves when they turn red... if the light has turned red and I am just barely gracing under it, is that an automatic ticket? And what happened to the red light cameras, are they not working out as well as previously expected?

HRH Attorney Wins Not-Guilty Verdict

Chris Holub has once again been victorious in the courtroom. On Friday, August 4, 2011 Mr. Holub received a jury trial verdict that rescued a responsible, decent young man with a bright future from being tarnished by the negativity of an "assault" charge.

After only 15 minutes of deliberation the jury came back with a "not guilty" verdict! Successful once again Chris Holub has proven that the legal system can work especially when you have an amazing attorney who believes in his client and is willing to fight endlessly.

A Decade Wrongfully Accused

This is a must read from the Austin Chronicle.

Memorial Day Public Information

APD announces increased DWI/BWI enforcement on Memorial Day
The Austin Police Department’s DWI Enforcement and Lake Patrol Units will conduct a driving while intoxicated/boating while intoxicated initiative on Memorial Day, Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m.
Holiday weekends such as Memorial Day tend to have an increased number of intoxicated persons operating motor vehicles on roadways and waterways.
During this initiative a number of DWI enforcement officers will target the major roadways around Lake Austin stopping intoxicated drivers.
Additionally, a number of DWI enforcement officers will ride along with Lake Patrol officers to perform BWI investigations when appropriate.
The DWI initiative is an effort to enforce DWI/BWI laws and keep the public safe.
A high number of DWI arrests are made in Austin each year. Approximately half of the traffic fatalities in 2009 were alcohol related.
The goal of the initiative is to celebrate Memorial Day with no fatal, alcohol related accidents.
APD is focused on saving lives on the streets, highways and waterways of Austin and making them safe for everyone through education and enforcement.

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To Protect and Sever Our Rights

Police have been known to use their authority somewhat recklessly from time to time. We've seen it in the news, read about it online and may have even felt the sting of it ourselves. What are we to do when officers have the discretion of deciding what victim is believable and which they want to file charges based on. If an individual walks into a police station, says she wants to file charges on her husband for "fondling" her in her sleep, is this a justifiable waste of time, money and resources for an officer to bother with. Most of us would say no, but common sense and logical thinking can not always compete with abuse of power. So, again, what are we to do when those that are assigned to "protect and serve" our community decide to play judge, jury and the all powerful "oz" of the judicial system?