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Dallas Criminal Trespass Lawyer | Trespassing Defense What is Criminal Trespassing in Dallas? Under Texas Penal Code 30.05, a person commits criminal trespass if he or she enters or remains on another person’s property without the effective consent of the owner and had notice that that the entry was forbidden; OR received notice to leave

Criminal Mischief in Fort Worth Criminal mischief is a common crime in Texas and one that we often see committed by young people. According to Texas Penal Code Section 28.03, criminal mischief occurs when an individual intentionally damages or destroys property, tampers with property, causes substantial inconvenience to the property owner, or creates markings of some

How To Get An Expunction In Texas | Fort Worth Expunction Lawyer What is an expunction? An expunction (sometimes referred to as an “expungement”) is a court order that permanently destroys all records of an arrest in Texas and the outcome. No one – including police, prosecutors, or even judges – have the ability to

Steven “Steve” Baker Steve Baker is a trial and appellate attorney at Varghese Summersett, where he handles criminal cases throughout North Texas. He focuses most of his time on cases in Dallas, Collin, and Tarrant counties. Prior to joining the firm, Steve served as a federal judicial clerk, a prosecutor at the Tarrant County District Attorney’s

Misdemeanor Juvenile Assault Fights break out daily among middle and high school students across North Texas. They occur at school, after school, sporting events, parties … the list goes on. Many of these fights begin and end quickly with no serious, long-term consequences – other than a trip to the principal’s office or a call