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Kamis, 24 Maret 2011

Should Murderers Suffer Like Theirs Victims? Attorney Andy Nolen

Cover of "The Condemned [Blu-ray]"Will a cold-blooded monster deserve exactly the same fate because his target? Of program he will! No 1 questions it's wrong for just one human in order to kill an additional. Then is not it incorrect for governments to place humans in order to death? The actual condemned tend to be restrained through our brokers who intentionally and systematically kill all of them. And all of us watch this particular barbaric process. Or all of us can't provide ourselves to view it, however do absolutely nothing or state nothing in order to criticize this. Nor perform we vow to not let this continue since the condemned earned to pass away. Isn't this particular a throwback to some time sometime ago when obtaining even had been accepted as the only method to right the incorrect of eliminating another human being? It's exactly the same action competitor gangs perform in cities to obtain even repeatedly. We invariably think about it because inhumane as well as uncivilized. Can we like a nation--or because citizens--consider ourself more gentle and civil than individuals who believed--and nevertheless believe--in obtaining even?

Do we now have capital consequence because all of us can't think of a better solution to handle justice? Existence in jail without parole is actually accepted through abolitionists, although not by promoters of funds punishment. You will find, however, two alternatives that may satisfy everybody accept individuals with minds shut so firmly new suggestions can't leak in. These ways of serving justice might be used for that most heinous crimes while maintaining life without having parole with regard to ruthless however lesser offences.

One alternative is always to modify existence in jail without parole in order to confinement from hard labor for a lifetime without parole. This option would range from the absence associated with communications using the outside world for example letters, stereo, television, pc, telephone as well as visitation, except whenever earned through the prisoner following lengthy confinement.

The 2nd alternative is always to banish the actual condemned through civilization--all the world, no issue how simple. To banish these phones a location so remote that individuals sentenced would be asked to struggle each and every waking second to endure. Most may likely hold away for just a few weeks. Some might hold on for many years, if it's the will associated with God. It should be a place that no-one can escape and thus isolated that connection with the outdoors world is actually impossible.

Harris County  Criminal Defense Attorney Andy Nolen has over 19 years  experience representing persons accused of committing criminal violations of State and Federal law.

 Houston, Texas Criminal Attorney  Andy Nolen treats  every person they represent as if they were a friend and neighbor.   When you call, likely Andy Nolen will answer your call himself.  You will be dealing with Attorneys, not secretaries, assistants, or answering machines.

 If we can be of any assistance, or you just want to talk about your situation, please call Texas Criminal Defense Attorney  Andy Nolen at 713-697-4373.

Kamis, 27 Mei 2010

§ 51.02 DEFINITIONS

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Sec. 51.02.  DEFINITIONS.  In this title:
(1)  "Aggravated controlled substance felony" means an offense under Subchapter D, Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, that is punishable by:
(A)  a minimum term of confinement that is longer than the minimum term of confinement for a felony of the first degree; or
(B)  a maximum fine that is greater than the maximum fine for a felony of the first degree.
(2)  "Child" means a person who is:
(A)  ten years of age or older and under 17 years of age; or
(B)  seventeen years of age or older and under 18 years of age who is alleged or found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision as a result of acts committed before becoming 17 years of age.
(3)  "Custodian" means the adult with whom the child resides.
(4)  "Guardian" means the person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of the child or the public or private agency with whom the child has been placed by a court.
(5)  "Judge" or "juvenile court judge" means the judge of a juvenile court.
(6)  "Juvenile court" means a court designated under Section 51.04 of this code to exercise jurisdiction over proceedings under this title.
(7)  "Law-enforcement officer" means a peace officer as defined by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(8)  "Nonoffender" means a child who:
(A)  is subject to jurisdiction of a court under abuse, dependency, or neglect statutes under Title 5 for reasons other than legally prohibited conduct of the child; or
(B)  has been taken into custody and is being held solely for deportation out of the United States.
(8-a)  "Nonsecure correctional facility" means a facility, other than a secure correctional facility, that accepts only juveniles who are on probation and that is operated by or under contract with a governmental unit, as defined by Section 101.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
(9)  "Parent" means the mother or the father of a child, but does not include a parent whose parental rights have been terminated.
(10)  "Party" means the state, a child who is the subject of proceedings under this subtitle, or the child's parent, spouse, guardian, or guardian ad litem.
(11)  "Prosecuting attorney" means the county attorney, district attorney, or other attorney who regularly serves in a prosecutory capacity in a juvenile court.
(12)  "Referral to juvenile court" means the referral of a child or a child's case to the office or official, including an intake officer or probation officer, designated by the juvenile board to process children within the juvenile justice system.
(13)  "Secure correctional facility" means any public or private residential facility, including an alcohol or other drug treatment facility, that:
(A)  includes construction fixtures designed to physically restrict the movements and activities of juveniles or other individuals held in lawful custody in the facility; and
(B)  is used for the placement of any juvenile who has been adjudicated as having committed an offense, any nonoffender, or any other individual convicted of a criminal offense.
(14)  "Secure detention facility" means any public or private residential facility that:
(A)  includes construction fixtures designed to physically restrict the movements and activities of juveniles or other individuals held in lawful custody in the facility; and
(B)  is used for the temporary placement of any juvenile who is accused of having committed an offense, any nonoffender, or any other individual accused of having committed a criminal offense.
(15)  "Status offender" means a child who is accused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not, under state law, be a crime if committed by an adult, including:
(A)  truancy under Section 51.03(b)(2);
(B)  running away from home under Section 51.03(b)(3);
(C)  a fineable only offense under Section 51.03(b)(1) transferred to the juvenile court under Section 51.08(b), but only if the conduct constituting the offense would not have been criminal if engaged in by an adult;
(D)  failure to attend school under Section 25.094, Education Code;
(E)  a violation of standards of student conduct as described by Section 51.03(b)(5);
(F)  a violation of a juvenile curfew ordinance or order;
(G)  a violation of a provision of the Alcoholic Beverage Code applicable to minors only; or
(H)  a violation of any other fineable only offense under Section 8.07(a)(4) or (5), Penal Code, but only if the conduct constituting the offense would not have been criminal if engaged in by an adult.
(16)  "Traffic offense" means:
(A)  a violation of a penal statute cognizable under Chapter 729, Transportation Code, except for conduct for which the person convicted may be sentenced to imprisonment or confinement in jail; or
(B)  a violation of a motor vehicle traffic ordinance of an incorporated city or town in this state.
(17)  "Valid court order" means a court order entered under Section 54.04 concerning a child adjudicated to have engaged in conduct indicating a need for supervision as a status offender.


Houston, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Andy Nolen and Associates  represent clients charged with  crimes in State and Federal courts in Houston, Galveston, Houston, Houston, Texas, Beaumont, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Tyler, Sherman, Del Rio, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Mc Allen, El Paso, Hempstead,  Houston, Texas  and all counties in Texas. The law firm of Andy Nolen and Associates is located in Houston, Texas; however, Attorney Andy Nolen appears in all criminal, juvenile, and family courts in Texas.

Texas  Attorney Andy Nolen has over 19 years  experience representing persons injured persons and those accused of committing criminal violations of State and Federal law.

 Houston, Texas  Attorney  Andy Nolen treats  every person they represent as if they were a friend and neighbor.   When you call, likely Andy Nolen will answer your call himself.  You will be dealing with Attorneys, not secretaries, assistants, or answering machines.

 If we can be of any assistance, or you just want to talk about your situation, please call Texas Attorney  Andy Nolen at 713-697-4373.