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Deion Sanders’ wife alleges ‘emotional and physical abuse’

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Deion Sanders recently filed for divorce from his wife, Pilar and she is now suing the former Dallas Cowboy football player after alleging that he abused her.

According to the two lawsuits filed by Pilar Sanders, she claims that there were two episodes of abuse and multiple libelous claims posted by Deion online.

Pilar claims that she suffered from “emotional and physical abuse, mental distress, public humiliation and financial loss.” One of the claims states that there was an abuse incident at their home in February. The lawsuits currently amount to nearly $200 million.

If you or a loved one has been accused of assault, these are serious charges that can change your life. Contact the Dallas domestic violence lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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Video shows students doing drugs at Dallas high school

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Dallas police officials are currently discussing a video that shows high school students doing drugs while on the school’s campus.

The video allegedly shows students at Spruce High School sitting in a circle on the gym’s bleachers and mixing some sort of white substance with an I.D.card.

The video then shows the students sniff the white substance and officials believe that it is cocaine.

The video was given to district officials this week and a drug sweep of the high school was done. The students that are in the video are now being questioned.

If your loved one has been charged with a serious crime such as drug possession, this is a difficult time for the whole family. Contact the Dallas possession of cocaine lawyers of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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Mardi Gras celebrations in the Dallas area

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Mardi Gras literally means Fat Tuesday and takes place the day before Ash Wednesday originally for people to be able to eat rich foods before they have to fast for the Lenten season. Now, Mardi Gras is a huge party that is celebrated days and weeks before.

According to Pegasus News, there are many places to celebrate in the Dallas area including Mardi Gras Oak Cliff. Last year there were over 5,000 people that attended the event.

There was a parade and large crawfish boil followed by a Dash of Beads run and the OCarnivale Masquerade Ball that took place at the Kessler Theater. Other celebrations include the Lake Dallas Mardi Gras Celebration on Fat Tuesday and will feature a crawfish eating contest and a costume contest with prizes.

The Dallas criminal defense lawyers of the law office of Mark T. Lassiter wish you and your family a fun and safe Mardi Gras.

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Man killed in Grand Prairie DWI crash

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A 33-year-old man was killed as a result of drunk driving crash that occurred off of Interstate 30 in Grand Prairie.

According to officials, the accident occurred as the Arlington man was traveling westbound down the interstate when his vehicle began to drift off the side of the road and he struck a construction warning sign before hitting the back of a sport utility vehicle that was on the side of the road.

Police are currently still investigating the cause of the crash and determining whether or not alcohol was a factor. The man was taken to Dallas Medical Center after the accident where he was later pronounced dead.

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Beaumont man sentenced after firearm case

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A 41-year-old man from Beaumont has been sentenced after allegedly violating firearm laws.

According to court records, the man plead guilty in September 2011 and has now been sentenced to 43 months in prison after going to court in the Eastern District of Texas.

The man plead guilty to an incident that occurred in September 2010 when his parole officer was called and told that the man had a firearm and was threatening to commit suicide.

The parole officer was then told that he could enter the man’s house and a .44 caliber rifle was found in his closet. The man was already a convicted felon at the time and federal law states that convicted felons are not allowed to possess firearms or ammunition.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime such as firearms violations, these charges can be very complicated and stressful. This is why it is beneficial for you to have representation on your side that may be able to help you through this time. Contact the Dallas gun possession lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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Austin area students raise awareness for teen domestic violence

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Students in Austin-area high schools are doing their best in order to raise awareness for teen dating violence throughout the month of February.

Six area school districts including Austin, Eanes, Pflugerville, Manor, Lake Travis, Del Valle, will be participating in the awareness program during the month.

Athletes at these schools will be wearing purple shoe laces this month at their sporting events in order to promote the initiative to end teen dating violence.

According to statistics released by the Texas Advocacy Project, nearly one out of every five teens in a serious relationship has been pushed, slapped or hit by their partner.

“Domestic violence is practically an epidemic,” said. Heather Bellino, the development and communications director for the Texas Advocacy Project. The initiative is aimed to raise awareness for this large issue in order to prevent it from happening.

If you or a loved has been charged with a serious crime such as domestic violence, these charges can change your life. Contact the Dallas domestic abuse lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 in order to discuss your case.

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Officer charged with DWI after early morning crash

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A Dallas police officer has been arrested and charged with drunk driving after he crashed his vehicle while off-duty over the weekend.

According to officials involved in the case, the officer was taken into custody shortly after police arrived at the scene of the crash.

The accident occurred just after 3 a.m. at the intersection of Lovers Lane and Lemmon Avenue. The officer, four-year veteran of the police force, has been put on administrative leave while the investigation into the arrest is pending.

Drunk driving charges can effect your life in many ways. If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime, you need representation that will assist you through this stressful time. Contact the Dallas DWI defense lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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Dallas man released after wrongfully imprisoned for 31 years

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A Dallas man, who claimed his innocence in a 1981 sexual assault case, has now been released from prison after spending 31 years behind bars.

According to officials, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office presented evidence that was originally left out of the case. The evidence was the victim’s description of her attacker and it did not match the man.

The man is 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 135 pounds, the attacker is described as a much larger man. He was then set free and the judge issued an apology. The man has stated for years that he was too small to be the attacker in the case and this evidence supports his claims.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime, this is an extremely stressful time. It is important to have experienced representation on your side that may be able to help you through this difficult time step by step. Contact the Dallas sexual assault defense lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today.

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New Texas laws aim to help victims of domestic violence

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New laws have been put into place in Texas in order to protect victims of domestic violence and help them get out of dangerous situations.

One new law states that an abuser can no longer threaten to take pets away or harm animals because this is now illegal. Some woman, or victims of domestic violence, may be scared to leave a dangerous situation because they do not want their pet to be harmed in any way. With this law, the women can feel more secure about her animal being safe.

Another new law has extended the time that a domestic violence protection order can last. It used to have a two year maximum, but now it can be much longer. In some cases, in can be life-long. For the order to made into a life-long order, a person must be able to show prove that the current order is not enough.

If you have been charged with domestic abuse, this is a very serious crime. Contact the Dallas domestic abuse lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007.

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Rapper Snoop Dogg arrested for marijuana possession

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Rapper Snoop Dogg has been arrested in Texas for marijuana possession when his tour bus passed a border patrol checkpoint.

According to officials, border patrol ran an inspection on the tour bus just as the do to all vehicles that pass. It was then that a drug dog alerted police to the trash can in the back of the bus.

Police officials stated that the found a prescription bottle with joints inside. This was the same town that Willie Nelson was arrested in in 2010. Snoop Dogg received a citation for drug possession and was later released from custody.

If you or a loved one has been charged with drug possession, you need experienced representation on your side that can help you through this difficult and stressful time. Contact the Dallas marijuana possession lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling 214-845-7007 today and discussing your legal options.

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