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Archives for August 2014

Border Patrol Captures Wanted Illegal Immigrant Murderer

And they wonder why we have preferences for civilized immigrants if we’re going to bring more taxpayers into America.

A man wanted for murder was among a group of illegal immigrants apprehended over the weekend by Texas Border Patrol agents, just one more example of how the current immigration crisis is being exploited by criminal elements.

On Sunday, Mexican national Gerardo Ledezna-Vicuna was one of a total of 14 illegals captured in the El Paso Sector after attempting to sneak into the U.S.

Ledezna-Vicuna was caught alone near the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry. After interrogating him, agents learned he had two outstanding warrants in the United States – one for aggravated assault, and another issued by the Albuquerque Police Department for suspicion of homicide, according to Aaron Martinez of the El Paso Times.

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Safely Enjoying Galveston, Texas

Hundreds of thousands of people in visit the Galveston area every year for its beaches and party atmosphere. This is especially true during Mardi Gras season because the whole meaning of the celebration, for some people, amounts to nothing more than an excuse to get drunk. This is not surprising since that’s what the event is mostly known for in some circles.

Galveston, A Great Place To Visit

Even when Mardi Gras isn’t going on Galveston remains a major tourism hub and is a main target of Texas State Troopers when it comes to DWI prevention, and enforcement. If you’re planning to visit Galveston, TX, and you should, then you should take care to be sure that when you drive you are sober just in case you are stopped by the Galveston Police Department, Galveston County Sheriff’s Deputies, or the Texas State Troopers.

Galveston DWI Law Enforcement

Obviously, the goals of law enforcement in the Galveston area is to cut down on the number of intoxicated drivers on the roads, and to aggressively enforce Texas DWI laws to deter future offenders. Law enforcement serves an important function in this matter, helping to ensure public safety, and promote the idea of following the law.

If You’re Arrested for DWI in Galveston

If you’re ever arrested for a drunk driving related criminal offense in the area, talking with a Galveston, Texas DWI Lawyer is the smartest decision you can make if you want to challenge the criminal charge and fight to avoid, or counter, prosecution.

The Law Offices of Tad Nelson and Associates is a premiere DWI defense attorney law firm offering cutting edge forensic expertise as a component of their DWI defense strategy when litigating Texas cases. If you ever need help fighting a criminal charge of DWI in Galveston, The Nelson Firm is a leader in the area. Be sure to get in touch with them.