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When self-defense turns into an assault charge

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 27, 2017 | Violent Crimes

If you have ever been the victim of an assault, you may have attempted to defend yourself vociferously against your attacker, using whatever was at hand, including your own feet and fists. Texas has always had liberal gun laws, and the same extends towards the rights...

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Understand the signs of domestic violence

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 26, 2017 | Domestic Violence

When Texas women think of domestic violence, they may initially think about physical abuse. However, there are many kinds of domestic violence. It is important for women to understand what different types of abuse look like so they can protect themselves and their...

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Domestic violence and protective orders

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 18, 2017 | Domestic Violence

Learning that your spouse has filed for a protective order against you in Texas can be a devastating blow, and while the consequences have the potential to destroy your relationship, the legal outcome could be even more damaging. At , we...

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What happens when your child is charged with opioid possession?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 17, 2017 | Drug Charges

Prescription medications are being abused and misused at a staggering rate by today's youth. While the illegal consumption of prescription medication has been an issue for as long as the government has tried to control their use, abuse and deaths due to overdose have...

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Eyewitness identification: Not always reliable in court

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 13, 2017 | Violent Crimes

When people in Texas are charged with a violent crime, their case may go to trial before a court-appointed judge or jury. Using their judgement from the evidence presented in the case, the judge or jury ultimately determine the accused offender’s fate. In some...

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3 ways to defend yourself against domestic violence charges

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 11, 2017 | Domestic Violence

Not all domestic violence cases are the same, and even though men are often assumed to be the offender, it's okay to make sure your attorney and the courts know it was your wife who actually attacked you. There can sometimes be an unfair bias toward seeing women as a...

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North Texas “no refusal” operations designed to nab drunk drivers

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 3, 2017 | DWI Defense

Law enforcement agencies across North Texas ramped up their efforts to nab drunk drivers in recent weeks, and they called in some help from local courtrooms and hospitals in order to do so. Per CBS DFW, state grants were used to finance what is known as a “no...

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Gun rights shouldn’t be only for the wealthy

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 3, 2017 | Theft & Property Crimes

Texas is moving closer to setting another standard for personal freedom in the new year with legislation that will increase access to firearms for all people, not only those who pay to play. The Lone Star state's commitment to the right to bear arms will be...

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Auto-brewery syndrome explained

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Dec 28, 2016 | DWI Defense

While some people may be worried about being charged with drunk driving after consuming alcohol, others need to be concerned even when they have not been drinking. New cases of auto-brewery syndrome have been noted in Texas and other states across the country and are...

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What happens to children after domestic violence

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Dec 22, 2016 | Domestic Violence

While many people may believe that abuse is not a significant problem, the facts paint a different picture. Psychology Today reports that 10 million people are abused by an intimate partner every year. That equates to roughly 20 people abused per minute. Women are...

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