Archive for November, 2009
Grand Theft Auto – The Crime
November 29th, 2009 | 
Author: Grand theft auto may be a fun video game, but it is also a serious crime:-
There are a lot of different ways that grand theft auto can occur, and depending on the jurisdiction, it can mean different things. In 
general, however, grand theft auto is defined as stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle. This applies to any type of motor vehicle, including automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, trailers, or any other type of motor vehicle. However, there are some jurisdictions in which the vehicle must be operated on public roads or highways in order to be considered grand theft auto. In these jurisdictions, airplanes, boats, bulldozers, motorized wheelchairs, and segways do not fit into this category, and are therefore not grand theft auto.There are several ways in which people commonly commit grand theft auto. It can be done without the keys when a vehicle is unattended. This can be done by breaking into the car and hotwiring it or starting it in some other way, or even by towing it illegally.If the thief has access to the keys for any reason, they can more easily steal the vehicle. This is known as being “Taken Without Owner’s Consent” or TWOC in some jurisdictions.There is also opportunistic theft in which the owner leaves both the keys and the vehicle unattended. This can be especially tempting to the opportunistic thief if the vehicle is left idling.
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The Crime of Murder in Texas
Capital murder :-is killing a cop during the lawful discharge of his or her duty; or killing while committing another felony such as
kidnapping, robbery, assault, arson or killing for money (call this murder for hire).Texas has three classifications of murder – capital murder, murder manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. Murder is intentionally or knowingly causing the death of another person or intending to cause serious bodily injury, but it results in death. It is classed as a first-degree felony and is punishable by 5 years to 99 years or life in prison.The next class is manslaughter, and this is charged if you recklessly cause the death of somebody. It is usually classed as a second-degree felony and is punishable with a sentence ranging from 2 to 20 years.Since the classifications are not always that clear, nor likely was your intent clear when the murder happened, this is the crucial time to contact a highly qualified board certified criminal defense attorney.
Law Enforcement Articles
At no time in our modern history have more demands been placed upon the law enforcement officer. Communities are extremely concerned about crime and they are demanding that law enforcement agencies “do something about it.”It seems that every day, 
violent crime and drugs occupy the front page of every newspaper in America. Politicians at the local, state and national level like to give the impression of being “tough on crime” and espouse philosophies which, at least outwardly, seem to support that toughness.At the same time, the public (via the media) is scrutinizing the actions .
law enforcement community:- more closely than ever before.The public wants results and, more importantly, to feel safe. Yet, that same public will not tolerate any perceived abuses of suspects’ rights in the process.Primarily due to the increased cost of incarceration, a concerted push is being made to release prisoners from jails and prisons, with the ensuing increase in probationers and parolees.Probation/Parole Officers have increased caseloads with no end in sight.Juvenile crime is sky-rocketing.