Denton Motorcyclist Leads Police On Chase For Drug Crimes

Denton Motorcyclist Leads Police On Chase For Drug Crimes

Denton police found a man with marijuana, THC extract and a digital scale Sunday after the man crashed his motorcycle during a short pursuit near the intersection of West University Drive and Fulton Street, according to Denton police spokesman Bryan Cose.

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) extract is a concentrated form of the chemical properties found in marijuana.

At about 3:50 a.m. Sunday, a patrol sergeant noticed the 20-year-old suspect’s motorcycle didn’t have a license plate. The motorcycle pulled into a gas station, so the officer pulled in to inquire about the missing plate, Cose said.

The man then got back on his motorcycle and rode eastbound on University Drive as the officer attempted to make a traffic stop. The officer stopped chasing the vehicle after the motorcycle reached a high rate of speed on West University Drive, Cose said.

When the rider attempted to make a U-turn on University at Fulton Street, he lost control and crashed, fleeing on foot. Cose said police caught up to the suspect and found the drugs.

The man was taken to Denton City Jail on charges of evading arrest with a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

Other reports

2000 block of Stockbridge Road — A 30-year-old woman attempted to stab her boyfriend with a knife Sunday as a neighbor tried to break up their fight, according to Denton police spokesman Bryan Cose.

He said police were called to the disturbance at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday. The man said the fight started because he came home late.

Cose said the neighbor was able to take the knife away from the woman before she grabbed a second knife. The neighbor was eventually able to talk the woman into putting the second knife down, Cose said.

She was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, as well as several outstanding Denton police warrants.

West Congress and Carroll Boulevard — Denton police found a 22-year-old man in a drainage ditch on Sunday after the man fled from a stolen car involved in a hit-and-run crash, according to a police report.

Witnesses said two men fled from the scene of a hit-and-run around 5 p.m., and police later determined the vehicle they ran from was stolen, the report said.

One occupant was found in the nearby ditch, and he was taken to Denton City Jail on a charge of evading arrest. The man also had an outstanding speeding warrant.

600 block of Wainwright Street — Someone called police Sunday because a homeless man threw coffee on another homeless man near a downtown warehouse, the caller said.

Police spoke with the 39-year-old male victim around 9:30 a.m. and took a report. No arrests were made.

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Ross Law Offices is different from other firms. Each and every one of Mr. Ross’s clients is a top priority, and our primary goal is to give that client the time and attention they need and deserve. Once retained, you will be working directly with Mr. Ross. Mr. Ross personally handles every docket setting, court hearing, pre-trial motion, DA consultation, client status meeting, and any other aspect which may arise with your case, including jury trial. At Ross Law Offices, we believe that most prospective clients are seeking a truly qualified attorney who will take the time to devote the necessary effort and expertise to their case, no matter how large or small. When you work with our firm, you will not be working with an associate, intern, or assistant at any time. You will be working with Mr. Ross, directly. We encourage prospective clients to do their research before hiring an attorney. Meet with the attorney IN PERSON and ask questions. Speak with courthouse staff, other lawyers in the community, and our previous clients you may know. Review Mr. Ross’s AVVO rating of Superb (10 out of 10), and read our clients’ testimonials and reviews. Roughly 80% of the firm’s clients come from referrals and word-of-mouth advertising.

Contact us today. An initial consultation and assessment of your case is always free.

 

Denton Police Find 38 Pounds of Marijuana

Denton Police Find 38 Pounds of Marijuana In Home With Children

The parents of a child who was found unattended Wednesday morning were arrested after police found just more than 38 pounds of marijuana products in their home, according to the couple’s arrest affidavit.

Enrique Castillo, 26, and his girlfriend Regina Thomas, 28, both were charged with manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance greater than 400 grams.

Denton police initially were dispatched to a welfare concern call about 10:30 a.m. in the 3900 block of Redstone Drive. A neighbor found the couple’s child walking down the sidewalk with a pitbull-mix puppy, the affidavit said.

When police arrived, the child had soiled his diaper and wasn’t wearing shoes, police said.

Denton police eventually found the nearby home where the child lived and contacted the father, Castillo.

He told police he left the child alone to watch television when he went to the restroom for 15 minutes.

He said he didn’t know the child left the home. Police said they observed bruising on the child, which Castillo said was from the child playing.

He told police the child tends to fall.

During their investigation, Denton police saw a water pipe (bong) and a jar filled with what they believed to be marijuana on the living room table. The affidavit said the child easily could have reached the items if he were left alone in the area.

Police then called Child Protective Services and the child’s mother, Thomas.

Both Thomas and Castillo gave police permission to search their house, and police found what they described as a marijuana grow room in the home, along with at least eight jars filled with a combined 37 1/2 pounds of marijuana wax, the affidavit said.

Marijuana wax is a highly concentrated form of marijuana. It can have up to eight times more concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the chemical compound in marijuana responsible for the euphoric high. It typically is the color of honey with a consistency of soft wax.

Police also found multiple bongs, nine cookies baked with marijuana wax in the kitchen and two rifles in the master bedroom. The marijuana originally found on the living room table weighed close to seven ounces, the affidavit said.

Thomas later admitted to making the cookies, the affidavit states.

Castillo claimed he ingests the marijuana wax nearly every day “to prevent cancer and other illnesses,” the affidavit said.

Child Protective Services took custody of the child and documented the incident. The couple were taken to Denton City Jail in lieu of a $20,000 bail for each suspect.

Other reports

3900 block of Monte Verde Way — An 18-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday after her 17-year-old girlfriend accused her of grabbing her arms, neck and legs to keep her from leaving a bedroom, Denton police spokesman Bryan Cose said.

Earlier in the day, an argument started over one of the females potentially cheating on the other, Cose said. As the woman tried to stop the younger girl from leaving the room, the girl hit her in the face to escape, police said.

The girl called police about 11 p.m., and the 18-year-old was taken to the Denton City Jail on charges of unlawful restraint and assault family violence. The 17-year-old had minor bumps, bruises and scratches, Cose said.

1200 block of West Oak Street — A 70-year-old man reported his wife for stealing credit cards and $150 from his wallet Wednesday because “he does not believe that his money is community property,” according to a police report.

The man said this is the second time his wife has stolen from him. He called police at 12:41 p.m., but no arrests were made.

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John Anthony Ross, Jr., or “Tony” as he is known among friends and colleagues, is a Top-Rated criminal defense attorney, who specializes solely in criminal defense law. This means that no matter how large or small your case may be, we have the knowledge and experience to help you.

Ross Law Offices is different from other firms. Each and every one of Mr. Ross’s clients is a top priority, and our primary goal is to give that client the time and attention they need and deserve. Once retained, you will be working directly with Mr. Ross. Mr. Ross personally handles every docket setting, court hearing, pre-trial motion, DA consultation, client status meeting, and any other aspect which may arise with your case, including jury trial. At Ross Law Offices, we believe that most prospective clients are seeking a truly qualified attorney who will take the time to devote the necessary effort and expertise to their case, no matter how large or small. When you work with our firm, you will not be working with an associate, intern, or assistant at any time. You will be working with Mr. Ross, directly. We encourage prospective clients to do their research before hiring an attorney. Meet with the attorney IN PERSON and ask questions. Speak with courthouse staff, other lawyers in the community, and our previous clients you may know. Review Mr. Ross’s AVVO rating of Superb (10 out of 10), and read our clients’ testimonials and reviews. Roughly 80% of the firm’s clients come from referrals and word-of-mouth advertising.

Contact us today. An initial consultation and assessment of your case is always free.

 

SECOND CHANCE LAW – NEW TEXAS LAW ALLOWS FIRST-TIME DWI OFFENDER’S A “SECOND-CHANCE”

SECOND CHANCE LAW IS A NEW TEXAS LAW ALLOWS FIRST-TIME DWI  OFFENDER’S A “SECOND-CHANCE”

THE “SECOND CHANCE” LAW

The Second Chance Law is a Texas House Bill 3016 that was recently signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbot, allowing people convicted of a certain non-violent criminal convictions to have those convictions sealed from their records.  Referred to as the “Second Chance” law, it will allow most DWI misdemeanor convictions to be sealed by filing a Motion for Non-Disclosure with the Court, and seeking a subsequent Order of Non-Disclosure.  The new law will take effect on September 1, 2017, but will apply retroactively.

 

WHY IS THIS BENEFICIAL?

“Sealing” a criminal record can be an extremely important tool, and vastly improve a person’s chances of obtaining a good job, getting into school, getting an apartment, or even obtaining a loan.  Sealing a record will prevent the majority of the general public from being able to see criminal history, and thus improve a person’s life dramatically.

 

WHO IS ELGIBIBLE?

Although this new law will help many, many people, not everyone will qualify.  To proceed with a Motion for Non-Disclosure (to seal the record), the following must be true:

 

  1.  the person must have been a first-time DWI offender;
  2.  the person must have had a blood alcohol level (BAC) of 0.14 or less;
  3.  the person must not have been involved in an accident involving another person as a result of operating a motor vehicle under the influence; and
  4.  the person must have successfully completed any sentence ordered by the Court, including any DWI program, probation, or jail sentence; and
  5.  the person must have paid all court costs and fees.
  • Additionally, the bill imposes a waiting period of:

o 2 years if the person successfully completed a probation period with at least 6 months of driving restricted to a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device as part of the court order, or

o 5 years if there was no interlock requirement imposed by the court.

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CONTACT US TODAY TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY

Contact our office today to set up a free phone consultation to see if you qualify for this program, and if so, begin the process of sealing your record today!  940-230-2400

1080 KRLD Radio Features John “Tony” Ross

John “Tony” Ross Featured on 1080 KRLD Radio

Consumer Team: What To Do If You’re Arrested

(DALLAS-FT. WORTH, TX — Consumer Team News)   Consumer Team host Pete Thomson today announced a new series of interviews with Texas Criminal Defense Attorney John “Tony” Ross.   According to Thomson, the interviews will be educational and will focus on what consumers aren’t prepared for in an arrest situation.   Thomson said, “This interview series is designed to help consumers understand the nuances involved in dealing with the police.  Since most people have never been arrested previously, it’s easy to make a critical error.”

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Thomson said that John “Tony” Ross is well suited for the Consumer Team interviews because of his experience as a criminal law attorney.   He added, “Tony’s extensive experience in Texas Criminal Law makes him a solid source for our interviews.  He’s highly respected in Texas and we’re excited to have him as a resource on Consumer Team.”

Thomson said in addition to offering general advice for anyone in an arrest situation, that the interviews will have a focus on what parents can do to prepare and support children who are arrested. He added, “Through our series of interviews, we want to help parents be prepared for that 1 AM phone call from a son or daughter who says ‘Dad, I’ve been arrested.’”

The Consumer Team with Pete Thomson airs Saturdays from 5-6 PM on 740 KTRH Radio, Houston and from 6-8 PM on 1080 KRLD Radio, Dallas-Ft. Worth.   The Consumer Team is produced by McQ Media, Dallas, Texas.

Listen to the full show in the player below.

DWI Facts – Ross Law Offices – Denton County DWI Lawyer

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Ross Law Offices – Denton DWI Lawyer – DWI Facts  – Common Questions Answered by Local Attorney

If you’re looking for a Denton County DWI Lawyer, at Ross Law Offices we routinely get a lot of the same questions from clients regarding DWI arrests, and the charge itself.  We’re going to do a series of blog posts in which we try to answer many of those questions and give you the DWI facts you are looking for.  We hope that you find some or all of this information helpful if you ever find yourself facing a DWI charge.

1.  I’ve been charged with a DWI.  Am I going to go to be facing jail time?

Answer:  Generally, No.  A first DWI charge is a Class B Misdemeanor. (In the case that you have a Blood Alcohol Level -BAC- of .15 or more, the charge is enhanced to a Class A Misdemeanor.)  If this is your first time to be in any serious trouble with the law, the chances are very good that a qualified DWI attorney will be able to obtain Probation for you.  Generally, your attorney will be able to keep your fine, terms of probation, and length of probation relatively reasonable if you listen to his or her advice and follow it accordingly.

If however, you have criminal history, or the charge has been enhanced for another reason (for example, if this is your second or more DWI, someone was hurt, or there was a child in the car with you), it is extremely important that you contact a qualified DWI attorney immediately, as jail time is a very real possibility.

2.  If I get pulled over, and I am arrested for DWI, should I consent to a breath or blood test?

Answer:  The question of whether or not you should agree to give a breath or blood test can be very difficult.  Generally, if you have had more than a couple of drinks, we would advise that you politely refuse.  Nobody can accurately predict what their Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) is going to be at any specific time because so many factors can affect this number.  Obviously, how many drinks you’ve had, how quickly you drank them, and whether or not you had food on your stomach are key factors that most of us think of.  But remember that many other factors can affect this test as well.

We’re you drinking a standard “light” beer, or a heavier, higher alcohol content beer, that can often have as much as two to three times as much alcohol per drink.  Suddenly, 2 beers could become 4 to 6 “standard” drinks, and at this point, your BAC would obviously be MUCH higher.

If you were drinking mixed drinks, were you able to ensure that they were poured with the standard amount of alcohol, or were they made stronger?  Were they poured as “doubles”?  Were they drinks which because of there recipe, have a much higher alcohol content (think drinks such as the Long Island Ice Tea)?

The simple truth is, if you are pulled over, and an officer has you exit the car because of some probable cause (odor of alcohol on your breath, slurred speech, red or watery eyes), you are probably going to be arrested.  This is because the law allows, and encourages, officers to err on the side of caution when deciding whether to make an arrest for DWI.  And once you are under arrest, it is probably best to politely refuse any breath or blood test.  It’s very easy to reach the legal limit of .08, and the majority of people who are arrested for DWI are well over this limit.  So by voluntarily providing a breath or blood sample, you are generally providing the State (the District Attorney) additional evidence if and when they decide to bring formal DWI charges against you.

On the other hand, if you know that you have only had 1 or 2 “standard” drinks, it is unlikely that you are above the .08 BAC limit, and providing a sample may help you if charges are formally brought.  But everyone must use their own judgment and common sense.  As we have emphasized, there is never a way to know for sure what your BAC is going to be if you do decide to provide a breath or blood sample.

Keep in mind that if you refuse, an officer might get a warrant to obtain a sample of your blood.  If this is done, you must comply with the officer, and any attempt to “fight” or “resist” the officer and/or medical professional attempting to obtain the blood sample will likely result in more trouble for you.

 

3.  If I am stopped for suspicion of DWI, do I have to do the roadside Field Sobriety Tests?

Answer:  No.  Once you have identified yourself, you do not have to answer additional questions or do any of the roadside field sobriety tests.  In this circumstance, you will almost surely be arrested, but it is often better to remain silent and not say or do anything than to try and prove your sobriety or talk your way out of an arrest.  In addition, always remember to stay polite and respectful.  Officers are only doing their jobs when investigating a possible DWI, and getting loud or rude in any way is only going to affect your case in a negative way.  A common answer to an officer questioning you after a stop, is “Officer, I would rather not answer any further questions or do any tests until I have had a chance to speak with an attorney.”

 

Remember, every case is different. The information provided herein is only general information, and should not be construed as specific legal advice of any kind.  In addition, this information should not be construed as a substitution of legal counsel from a competent DWI attorney in your specific jurisdiction. 

 

Please feel free to contact us if you have specific questions or comments about a case in which you are involved.

Ross Law Offices, PC

940-230-2400

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