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Suspect Wanted in Counterfeiting Case Arrested at Border

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT

In Brownsville, Texas, a Cuban native wanted for counterfeiting was detained at the U.S. border by agents with Customs and Protection. Authorities say that the man, S.L.G., was caught after he counterfeited U.S. currency and even though he is a Cuban citizen, he resides in Harlingen, Texas. Prior to his detainment, an arrest warrant was issued in his name for the alleged white collar crimes he committed. News sources say that 49-year-old S.L.G. was identified by a Border Patrol agent who was working pedestrian enforcement operations near the Gateway International Bridge.

When the agent came in contact with S.L.G., his inquiries revealed that the man before him had an active arrest warrant and a secondary check of his identification verified the outstanding court order. S.L.G. was arrested and then turned over to the U.S. Marshals Service. He is currently awaiting extradition to Miami, Florida. Have you been accused of a white collar offense? If so, you may have charges filed against you that will impact the quality of your life for years to come if you are convicted. For this reason, you'll want to hire a Plano criminal defense lawyer who can help you challenge your charges by contacting the Zendeh Del Law Firm now.

Officers Detain Suspect in Texas Wanted for Attempted Murder

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:30:00 GMT

One suspect made it all the way to eastern Texas from Georgia before being caught by the authorities. The husband of a lawyer that was shot multiple times is now in custody on several charges including injury with intent to murder. The victim, A.P., was found shot eight times in her home in Sandy Springs. Three of the shots sustained were to her head. Although she is still alive, the victim is in critical condition and has been unable to speak with the investigators. At this time, the police are still trying to establish a motive for her murder. However, based on their investigation, the detectives have pinpointed her husband, M.P., as their primary suspect. He is facing charges of aggravated battery and assault, giving false statements in writing and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony.

M.P. was detained during a traffic stop in Van Zandt County. When the Texan officers ran his information, they found that there were multiple warrants out for his arrest from Georgia. M.P. is currently being held in a Van Zandt jail until he can be extradited back to the state of Georgia. If you are up against criminal charges in the state of Texas and want to avoid jail time, fines, and related legal penalties, contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm now to see how a Plano criminal defense lawyer from our team can be of great assistance to you.

Tweets Lead to Woman's Arrest for Outstanding Warrants

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Police were able to catch up with one woman after she took to a social media website bragging about her warrant. Thanks to her post on Twitter, police were able to obtain the information they needed to locate and detain her. Earlier this month M.P.M. bragged about having a warrant in Pearland, Texas, and claimed that the police would never find her. Someone saw that tweet and showed it to an officer with the Pearland Police Department. When the police looked into her background, they found that she had four municipal traffic warrants, and that her sister had an outstanding warrant as well.

Officers' investigative work revealed that the Tweeting sister was currently a student at Lamar University. Working with campus police, the Pearland Department was able to detain and arrest M.P.M. When they spoke with her, they learned that she had actually used her sister's identity during a traffic stop, and was booked into jail under her sister's name. She also signed her sister's name on all of the documents given to her while incarcerated. Have you been arrested for a crime in Plano? If so, take the time to speak with a Plano criminal defense attorney from our office to learn what legal options you have as your case progresses. To set up a time to meet with a lawyer, contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm now!

Millionaire that Appeared on Reality TV Show Charged with Fraud

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT

A millionaire who experienced his fifteen minutes of fame last year has found himself in trouble with the law. M.A.P. III has been accused of wire fraud, mail fraud and bank fraud by federal prosecutors. The multi-millionaire and father of two claimed to be the CEO of a financial service that focused on online payments to South America. He went on the popular TV show "Millionaire Matchmaker" and claimed to own a private jet, mansion and have millions of dollars in the bank. Through his fake company, and with the help of a Tampa-based financial specialist, the CEO was able to obtain several short-term business loans by convincing banks that he had $21 million as collateral. One of the banks with which M.A.P. III was able to obtain a loan from lost $3 million as a result.

Although M.A.P. III was scheduled to go to court, he surprised many by pleading guilty before the trial began. He is expected to receive a sentence of several years in a federal prison for multiple counts of fraud, a white collar crime. Are you facing charges for committing a federal crime or a white collar offense? If so, contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm today to get immediate legal advice from an experienced Plano criminal defense lawyer that will stand by your side as you fight to prove your innocence.

Picture of Girlfriend's Chest Leads to Arrest of Hacker

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:25:00 GMT

The federal government is working overtime to catch hackers that try to get into confidential databases. One such hacker was detained last week in the state of Texas for not only breaking into a database containing the home addresses and phone numbers of police officers, but then releasing that information to the public. The suspect, 30-year-old H.O. III, first hacked into the Houston County's database to access information about law enforcement agents. He then released material that could only have been obtained from the database to his followers. H.O. III also released a picture a woman, his current girlfriend, holding up a sign mocking law enforcement. The picture largely focused on the sign and her chest.

While H.O. III may have been clever enough to hack into state and federal databases, he did not cover his bases. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was able to use EXIF data attached to the photo to discover where the picture had been taken. This served as a starting point for the investigation. H.O. III now faces multiple federal crime charges for which he could spend years behind bars if convicted. If you have been arrested for a serious criminal offense in the state of Texas, contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm now to get immediate help from a Plano criminal defense attorney.

City Officials Targeted in Murder Plot

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:15:00 GMT

Two city officials were targeted by a man last year in an attempted murder plot. When they shut down a strip club in Texas, the owner devised a plan to have the two men stopped for good. The owner has since been arrested and now faces multiple charges that could land him years behind bars in a federal prison. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is keeping relatively mum about the murder case. It is known that the suspect, R.W.G., owned a strip club that was shut down in part thanks to the efforts of the two city officials. While neither men, the mayor and an attorney, were actually harmed, the fact that the suspect was actively planning their murders was enough to arrest him.

According to an affidavit released by the FBI, an unidentified person was contacted by the suspect to discuss "formal business." This meeting was likely going to involve R.W.G. agreeing to a contract to have the two men killed. In the meantime, his business was scheduled to remain closed until 2013, after which the city council would have decided whether to issue him another license to operate the business. Are you facing violent crime charges? Now is the time to contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm to get a Plano criminal defense attorney involved in your case who can help you navigate through the complicated legal system.

Teacher and Bengals Cheerleader Accused of Student Sex Abuse

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:55:00 GMT

In Kentucky, a female teacher is facing charges of first-degree sexual abuse and unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual or prohibited acts. Allegedly, 26-year-old S.J., an educator and a cheerleader for the Cincinnati Bengals, was arrested after authorities started an investigation back in November. Following their investigation, S.J. stepped down from her position as a freshman English teacher at a high school, citing "personal reasons."

Now, news sources say that S.J. is not the only one facing criminal charges. Recently, a grand jury issued a federal indictment against S.J.'s mother after she was accused of tampering with physical evidence that was to be used in the case against her daughter. At this time, her mother is refusing to comment. However, the superintendent for the school district where the mother works as a principal told the media that she was placed on administrative leave and is cooperating with police at this time. Arraignments for S.J. and her mother have been scheduled for next Monday. If S.J. is convicted of the sex crimes she is accused of committing, she may have to spend up to five years in jail for each charge. Have you been accused of committing a sex crime in Texas? If so, get immediate legal help by contacting the Zendeh Del Law Firm so you have representation from a Plano criminal defense lawyer.

Two Armed Forces Members Arrested for Murder-for-Hire Scheme

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Two members of the Armed Forces were caught in an undercover investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. The two men are now in custody on a variety of charges for the murder-for-hire scheme they devised. According to the report issued by the DOJ last week, Sgt. S.W., 28, and former Lt. K.C., 29 were conducting a scheme in which they would kill gang members. Once the rival gang members were killed, the two would then steal their money and cocaine and then sell the drugs on the streets.

The suspects were apprehended when they thought they were meeting with members of the Zeta cartel. In fact, their contacts had already been arrested and the contacts they actually met with were undercover federal agents. Once the two men agreed to the murder plan, the agents revealed their true identities. A third man was involved in the scheme as well but he was fatally shot during the takedown say police. In addition to the murder scheme, one of the men has been accused of dealing military-grade weapons to cartel members. If you have been arrested for a serious criminal offense in Texas, don't wait to hire a Plano criminal defense lawyer from our team. To get help from our team of litigators so you can fight your charges, contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm now.

Bank Robber Threatens To Detonate Bombs

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:25:00 GMT

On Monday, authorities told several news sources that a theft crime suspect had been detained. According to reports, the suspect, 42-year-old M.S., had threatened to detonate nuclear bombs while robbing two banks in Prince George's County. He tried to flee the state, but was caught by the Texas-Mexico border by law enforcement officers. At this time, the bank robber is being held at the Hidalgo County Jail until he can be extradited back to the state of Maryland.

One officer on the case told reporters that when M.S. robbed the banks, he would hand a note to the tellers. The note said that if they did not give him money he would detonate a nuclear bomb. Investigators believe the threats were empty, but M.S. was still able to obtain cash from the banks. At this time, M.S. has been connected to two robberies, but the evidence tying him to the theft crimes has not been made public. If you are facing theft charges, whether felony or misdemeanor, you will want to work with a Plano criminal defense lawyer who can aggressively defend you in and out of court. To get immediate legal help, contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm now!

Son to be Reunited with Parents after Being Kidnapped by Babysitter Eight Years Ago

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:00:00 GMT

In Houston, Texas, multiple news sources are covering a story involving a young boy that was kidnapped over eight years ago. According to the reports, the boy was taken by his babysitter and may now be returned to his biological parents after being found. The boy, M.M., was placed in short-term foster care after officers arrested the babysitter who allegedly kidnapped him back in 2004. M.M. is reportedly in good health both physically and mentally.

On Monday, the babysitter, 26-year-old K.R.T., was placed under arrest and is now facing kidnapping charges. At this time, she is being detained in jail in San Augustine, Texas which is over 100 miles away from Houston. Right now, M.M. is going through DNA testing. The parents consented to such tests to prove that M.M. is in fact their missing son. Sources say that the three will be reunited after tests are conclusive, but the reunion date has not yet been confirmed. Kidnapping is a felony offense that should never be taken lightly. If you're facing federal crime charges, contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm now to discuss your defense options with a Plano criminal defense lawyer.

Five Arrested after Altercation at Wedding Reception

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:05:00 GMT

In Beaumont, Texas, local police say that five people were placed under arrest for violent crimes. Allegedly, the people arrested were involved in an altercation that led to a shooting. The fight occurred while the involved parties were attending a wedding reception in the city. Officers told news sources that thirty people took part in the altercation, but only five were arrested for their roles in the fight.

When a gun was fired, one victim suffered a shot to his hand. Police arrived at the reception, spoke to the victim, and were informed that he did not want to press charges. However, officers arrested the shooter anyway because he had an outstanding warrant. The other individuals arrested also had outstanding warrants for a variety of criminal offenses, including drug possession. At this time, the names of the arrested parties have not been made public. It is known that the bride and the groom were not among those arrested. Have you recently been detained by police for committing a violent offense? If so, now is the time to consult a Plano criminal defense lawyer so you remain aware of your options. Contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm now to enlist the services of an experienced attorney from our office.

Human Error Results in Early Release of Murderer

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:15:00 GMT

Human error is to blame for the accidental early release of a convicted murderer in North Carolina. He has since been captured and sent back to prison by Texas authorities. T.A.W., 31, was transferred to a different county last month for a hearing regarding an outstanding drug charge. When the hearing concluded, someone saw that the 19 days that he had spent in prison satisfied the sentence for the drug hearing. He was released by officials in York County at which point he took off. The mistake has been blamed on his file lacking the information that he was due back in North Carolina to finish serving his murder sentence.

However, someone realized that he was actually serving a 14-year sentence for murder and was not scheduled to be released for many years to come. The convicted murderer was finally tracked down in Texas and arrested by the authorities there. T.A.W. was tied to a June 2009 murder in which a 24-year-old man was shot multiple times. He was found guilty of possession of gun by a felon and second-degree murder in 2011. Have you been accused of committing murder? Now is the time to contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm so you are represented by a Plano criminal defense lawyer with violent crime case experience.

14-Year-Old Stabbed for Watching TV too Loudly

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In Clarksville, Texas, local police placed a man under arrest for committing a violent crime. According to their reports, 44-year-old C.H. stabbed a 14-year-old boy on Saturday. Following the incident, C.H. was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. Police say that C.H. came after the boy at around 11:00 p.m. with a knife in hand. When officers arrived at the scene of the crime, they noticed that the victim had a small cut to his right leg, but it was not serious and did not require medical treatment.

Allegedly, C.H. assaulted the boy because he was watching TV and it was too loud. Before he stabbed the victim, C.H. punched the 14-year-old in the face. Police were then called to the residence. Aside from aggravated assault charges, C.H. has also been charged with domestic assault and has had his bond set at $1,500. Violent crime convictions can result in jail time, fines, and other serious legal repercussions. If you have been charged with this type of offense, contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm today as you'll want representation from a Plano criminal defense attorney that is committed to helping you contest your charges.

Texan Christian University Drug Bust

Plano Criminal Defense Attorney — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:04:00 GMT

After six months of investigation by TCU Campus Police and the Fort Worth Police Department, 17 TCU students were arrested in a campus-wide drug bust. Four of those arrested were members of the football team: Tanner Brock, Devin Johnson, D.J. Yendrey and Tyler Horn. View Tanner Brock's warrant of arrest.

The six month investigation came about after complaints had come from both students and parents having to do with drug problems on campus. The investigation revealed that several students had been selling drugs such as marijuana, heroin and ecstasy as well as prescription drugs to other individuals.

School chancellor Victor Boschini indicated in a statement that the students who had been involved in criminal drug distribution were expelled immediately.

According to Boschini's statement, this is the largest number of student arrests at one time in Texas Christian University's history. Though many students have already been arrested, officials have indicated that more arrests may be necessary as the investigation continues.

Drug possession and drug distribution charges carry harsh penalties and a conviction can result in jail time, fines and other punishments. If you or someone you love has been charged with a drug-related offense, please don't hesitate to contact a criminal defense lawyer at the Zendeh Del Law Firm. Serving Plano, Dallas, Fort Worth and the surrounding areas, the legal team has the necessary resources to help ensure that you have the best possible defense.

Wanted Sexual Predator from Texas Arrested in Phoenix

Plano Criminal Defense Lawyer — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:50:00 GMT

In Phoenix, Arizona, a fugitive that was wanted in the state of Texas for committing sex crimes was apprehended by authorities. Federal agents told news sources that they arrested the alleged sexual predator at a truck stop close to the city of Phoenix. The suspect, 63-year-old R.F., was arrested on Tuesday afternoon. According to the agents, R.F. was wanted in Texas for the criminal act of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Back in October, a warrant had been issued by the Gray County Sheriff's Office after reports came in that R.F. had committed sexual offenses against a child who was 5 years old.

Officers learned that R.F. was residing in the Yuma area and then eventually made his way to Buckeye, Arizona where he was located at a truck stop. At this time, police are not sure if he has obtained a lawyer and they have not specified when R.F. will be extradited back to Texas. If you have been accused of committing a sex crime against a child, you need to contact the Zendeh Del Law Firm as soon as possible to get immediate help from a Plano criminal defense attorney from our office if you want to contest your charges.