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Hiring Jeff Kennedy turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.
We did exactly as Jeff instructed and the case was dismissed. There are no words to explain how happy we are with his performance.
Jeff was able to get my twice the legal limit BAC thrown out and he kept me from having an interlock device put on my car.
Crime affects everyone in Texas, so it’s important to understand the trends and be aware of which crimes lead to the most arrests in Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety provides annual crime reports, allowing citizens to educate themselves on the most common crimes, as well as where these crimes occur most frequently.
If you have been arrested for any of the crimes discussed in this post, don’t hesitate to contact a criminal defense attorney at our office.
In 2016, the following were the most common crimes to be arrested for in Texas:
According to the report, Texas experienced a decrease in overall crime from 2015 to 2016 of about 0.3 percent, in relation to the number of people currently living in Texas.
Drugs are a major issue in all states, but as evidenced by Texas crime data, drug arrests account for the most arrests in the state of Texas if you combine all types of drug crimes.
Analyzing the data will show you that property crime is one of the most common crimes to be arrested for in Texas. This category combines all forms of property crime, such as burglary, vehicle theft, etc. Let’s take a look at the types of property most commonly stolen:
It likely comes as no surprise that population correlates with crime rates; therefore, the most heavily populated cities also tend to have the highest crime rates. The following are some of the Texas cities with the highest crime rates:
If you’ve been arrested, contact a criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy right away. Some deferred adjudication programs for first-time offenders are only available to a defendant for a short time, so don’t delay.
You may be able to get your charges dropped or dismissed if the prosecutor doesn’t have a solid case against you. The way to find out your options is speaking with an attorney who can assess your case.
We will fight to protect your rights and work to build you a strong defense. Call 817-605-1010 or complete the form at the bottom of this page to schedule your free case review.
Contact us today for a free strategy session on how we can help you win your case.
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Contact us today for a free strategy session on how we can help you win your case.
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