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Texas violent crimes: Man accused of killing his niece

On behalf of Jim Ross of Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. posted in Violent Crimes on Monday, May 20, 2013.

A Texas teenager got off of the school bus on Nov. 2 of last year and was never seen again. About four days later, her body was found in Willis Point, about 40 miles from her home, in a truck. Recently, the girl's uncle was arrested in connection with her death. He has been charged with one of the most violent crimes there is -- capital murder.

Prior to his arrest, authorities had taken DNA samples from the girl's family members, which somehow led to their suspicion that the uncle committed the crime. Van Zandt County deputies subsequently searched the Texas man's home and arrested him the same night. The individual lived in the home with his father.

Texas official arrested for DWI, zero tolerance policy cited

On behalf of Jim Ross of Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. posted in Drunk Driving on Monday, May 13, 2013.

Recently the Texas DPS Regional Coordinator, Richard Hooks, was pulled over by the Austin Police Department. After reportedly detecting an odor of alcohol on Hook, officers asked him whether he had consumed any alcoholic beverages recently. Hook is said to have responded that he had consumed two alcoholic beverages, and officers administered field sobriety tests. The driver's performance of those tests was characterized as poor, and he was arrested for DWI.

Authorities say that Hooks was pulled over when officers observed his vehicle weaving in and out of the traffic lanes without headlights at approximately 1:00 a.m. They go on to claim that when he spoke with officers, and his eyes were watering. He was also said to be mumbling and did not seem steady on his feet. He was released from the Travis County Jail the same afternoon he was arrested.

6 face drug charges in the Eastern District of Texas

On behalf of Jim Ross of Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. posted in Drug Charges on Monday, May 6, 2013.

Six people were recently arrested in what federal prosecutors are calling a conspiracy of drug trafficking. The Eastern District of Texas grand jury returned an indictment consisting of 13 weapons and drug charges against the six individuals. The charges range in severity from lying to a federal agent to conspiring to distribute.

According to authorities, back in 2010 four of the people arrested began conspiring to distribute drugs such as marijuana and crack cocaine. There are additional drug and weapons charges against each individual in accordance with what role authorities believe each person played in the conspiracy. Only one of the six is charged with lying to a federal agent.

Texas Cadillac Ranch millionaire charged with sexual assault

On behalf of Jim Ross of Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. posted in Criminal Defense on Monday, April 29, 2013.

The millionaire that sponsored the Texas landmark known as Cadillac Ranch is facing charges regarding his alleged activities with two teenagers. The man has been charged with several sexual assault charges, several charges surrounding performing sex acts with a child and two counts of indecency. This isn't the first time the millionaire has been accused of these types of crimes.

For years, Stanley Marsh 3 has dealt with civil suits surrounding alleged sexual activity with minors. The current charges are related to alleged activities with two teenage boys. According to Marsh's lawyers, the two teenagers filed civil lawsuits asking for unspecified millions after Marsh had his stroke in 2011.

Stabbings at a Texas college lead to aggravated assault charges

On behalf of Jim Ross of Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. posted in Violent Crimes on Monday, April 22, 2013.

A student from a Texas community college has been taken into custody by police. He is accused of stabbing several of his fellow students and has been charged with aggravated assault. At least two of the students that were stabbed are in critical condition at an area hospital.

Officials say that the student could end up being charged with additional crimes as time goes on and more facts come to light. It was initially believed there could have been two people involved in the stabbings, but police say they have the only suspect in custody. The school, which had been closed for the remainder of the day of the attacks, was reopened the next day.

Former cop joins others that face drug charges in south Texas

On behalf of Jim Ross of Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. posted in Drug Charges on Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

The arrest of a suspected drug trafficker South Texas in February has prompted several additional arrests of former law enforcement officers. Four officers were arrested last December. With the addition of the latest former Hidalgo County sheriff's deputy to be charged, the number of former law enforcement officers in that county that are now facing federal drug charges has risen to seven. If the former officer is convicted of the charge against him, he could wind up in prison for 10 years to life.

Federal authorities believe that the drug trafficker would purchase drugs and then have these police officers intercept the shipments in a fake drug bust. The drug trafficker would then get the drugs from the officers without ever having to pay for them. The busts were done to look real so that no one would suspect that the shipment of drugs had, in reality, been stolen. The last officer to be arrested is also suspected of being paid to guard the drugs that were kept at stash houses.

Texas court rules to try 16-year-old as adult on felony charges

On behalf of Jim Ross of Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. posted in Criminal Defense on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

A 16-year-old Texas teen was driving a van full of immigrants last April when it crashed and nine illegal immigrants died. A judge has now ruled that the teen is going to be tried as an adult on felony charges filed in connection with the accident. After the judge's ruling, the teen was arraigned as an adult and his bond was set at $25,000 for each count of murder the boy has been charged with in connection with the accident.

Witnesses on both sides of the issue have testified as to whether the boy should be tried as an adult. A defense psychologist testified about the fact that someone so young may not have been able to think through all of possible consequences of his actions, especially at the age of 15. On the other hand, an officer from the juvenile probation office told the court that the crime was severe enough to warrant trying the teen as an adult.

Police raid ends with Texas man facing drug charges

On behalf of Jim Ross of Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. posted in Drug Charges on Friday, April 5, 2013.

Police have received tips that there may be drug dealing going on at a Montgomery County home. The tips recently led police to execute a search warrant of that home. The raid ended with a 26-year-old Texas man facing not only drug charges, but also charges of money laundering.

Police found over one pound of methamphetamine in the home, along with some scales, some guns and approximately $15,000 in cash. More specifically, there were 548 grams of methamphetamine with an approximate street value of $100 per gram. It has not been revealed whether the house in question actually belongs to the man arrested by police.

DWI arrest leads to termination of Fort Worth police officer

On behalf of Jim Ross of Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. posted in Drunk Driving on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

A Fort Worth police officer has been arrested on suspicion of DWI. This is just the most recent arrest and termination in what seems to be a recurring pattern of behavior from this police department. The police chief recently released a statement outlining harsher punishments for those that are suspected of DWI.

The suspect was off duty at the time of the arrest, and he was driving his personal vehicle. He was spotted for supposed erratic driving and was pulled over by a Fort Worth area police officer. He was suspected of DWI when the officer smelled alcohol on his person. According to the report, he failed two field sobriety tests and was taken into custody.

State legislator arrested for DWI after causing auto accident

On behalf of Jim Ross of Jim Ross & Associates, P.C. posted in Drunk Driving on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

If someone took the time to research the statistics relating to the arrests of elected public officials for driving under the influence, they may just show a greater percentage of arrests than for many other segments of society. Perhaps that has something to do with the beefed-up social lives that elected officials must tolerate. There are near-daily social functions and meetings, making it an environment that invites over-indulgence. That was the apparent case in the recent arrest of a Texas state legislator on a DWI charge.

The two-term female member of the Texas House caused an accident by rear-ending another car, which lurched forward and struck a bicyclist. Police arrested her after the accident. Apparently, she, the other driver and the bicyclist sustained injuries. Drunk driving that causes an accident, property damage and personal injury usually also carries enhanced penalties.

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