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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

This year, there were 31 arrests, which is three less than the New Year’s weekend last year. Police also stated that there was an increase in the number of people that voluntary used the breathalyzer test.

The holiday was a no refusal weekend, meaning police could obtain a search warrant for a blood sample if the person refused a test. Police obtained six search warrants this year, compared to 1o last year.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime such as drunk driving, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Dallas DWI defense lawyers of the Law Office of Mark T. Lassiter by calling  214-845-7007 today.

A police investigation shows that the shooter was dressed as Santa Claus, but it is unknown if he was there when the family was opening presents or if he had the intention of shooting his family.

It is thought that he shot six people before shooting himself. The people were all blood related or related through marriage. The incident occurred in a Grapevine apartment where a woman, the ex of the man dressed as Santa, lived with her two kids.

For more information on this story, visit the Reuters website today.