Questions About Whether or Not Use of Force Okay Raised

Fort Worth, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/21/2015 -- On Monday, May 14, 2015, a man was shot and killed by a Fort Worth police officer. According to news reports, the man was trying to run over another police officer with his vehicle when the shooting officer fired. The shooting occurring around 4:00 p.m. on the block of 6000 Wheaton Drive in Fort Worth.

Home Watched by Narcotics Officers Prior to Shooting

The shooting happened when narcotics officers were on a stakeout of on home on Wheaton Drive and Granbury Road. The home has been under investigation for narcotics for some time, according to officers. While watching the home, the officers noticed a man whom they believed fitted the description of a four-time felony suspect with four pending warrants. As the suspect entered his truck and began backing out of the home's driveway, police officers approached the vehicle.

Man in Truck Responds Aggressively, Hitting Female Officer

As the police officers approached the truck, the man within it responded aggressively. Rather than yielding to his arrest, the man, whose name has not yet been released by authorities, put his truck in reverse and accelerated. The truck hit one of the narcotics officers. His actions could warrant resisting arrest and obstruction of justice charges: http://www.criminalattorneyfortworthtx.com/resisting-arrest/. In response, another officer immediately open fired on the suspect, fatally wounding him.

The female police officer who was hit by the truck only sustained minor injuries, which were treated at the scene. The name of the police officer who fired the gun has not be released by the Fort Worth police department.

Public Questions Officer's Right to Fire

The shooting has raised questions about officers' rights to carry and use firearms. The man who was fatally shot was not armed when the police officer open fired. A group of 30+ of the man's friends and family members gathered at the scene of the crime, many of them with questions about the shooting.

The Fort Worth police department is currently conducting an investigation into the incident. The investigative report will be submitted to the Tarrant County District Attorney's office.

If you're facing criminal charges in Fort Worth, Texas, or believe that your rights as a charged person have been violated, contact a criminal defense attorney immediately.

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The man fled the scene after crashing the ambulance, but was quickly apprehended

Fort Worth, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/25/2015 -- On Monday, March 16, 2015, a Fort Worth man approached an ambulance, and then hijacked it at knifepoint. The man, 29-year-old Kenneth Golightly, only made it a few blocks before crashing the ambulance and being apprehended by the police.

Hijack Caught on Camera

When Golightly first approached the ambulance, the two EMTs doing paperwork within it didn't think much. When Golightly opened the door, though, the scenario quickly changed. Golightly told the driver that he was taking the ambulance. When the driver didn't initially respond, Golightly pulled out a knife and repeated, "I'm taking your ambulance," as reported by Fox4News. The drivers quickly turned over the vehicle. Little did Golightly know, the entire thing was caught on MedStar's cameras. The ambulance robbery occurred around one a.m. on Monday morning.

Golightly Goes for Ambulance Joy Ride

After taking the ambulance from the two EMT operators, Golightly quickly fled the scene, traveling at speeds upwards of 70 miles per hour through city streets. Approximately one mile from the area where the ambulance was hijacked, Golightly crashed the ambulance through a fence. While Golightly was not injured, the ambulance was completely totaled. The police report estimated that the value of the ambulance prior to being crashed was approximately $50,000, according to the Star Telegram.

Police Arrest Golightly Following Crash

Following the crash, Golightly attempted to flee the scene on foot. However, he didn't make it far before police officers arrested him and he was taken into custody. Golightly has been charged with aggravated robbery, and is being held in Tarrant County jail on a posted bail of $20,000. At this point, it is unknown whether Golightly has legal representation to defend his case; according to online jail records, no attorney has made comment.

Penalties for Aggravated Robbery in Texas

If Golightly is convicted of aggravated robbery—with current evidence indicating that he surely will be—he'll face harsh Texas penalties. Aggravated robbery is a first-degree felony in Texas, carrying a prison sentence of five to up to 99 years and a fine of no more that $10,000: http://www.criminalattorneyfortworthtx.com/robbery/

Regardless of whether or not Golightly is guilty of his crime, as it would appear he most certainly is, the justice system and the U.S. Constitution provide him with the right to an attorney. If charged with robbery in Fort Worth, an accused has the right to legal counsel. He is expected to take defensive action immediately by hiring a defense lawyer.

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Fort Worth, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/16/2015 -- It's that time of year again – stockings are hung, the trees have been decorated, lights adorn the house, and the holiday festivities are in full swing. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, though, the roads of Texas can be a dangerous place. As people throw back the loaded eggnog and Christmas wine, the incidence of drunk drivers behind the wheel is high.

Texas Troopers Cracking Down on Holiday Driving

For the Thanksgiving weekend 2014, Texas troopers targeted drunk drivers in full force, according to a November 2014 article published in PublicNewsService.org. In 2013, the force made 387 driving while impaired arrests, gave out 6,848 speeding tickets, and handed out 804 citations for driving without car insurance, all over the Thanksgiving weekend. For the Christmas season 2014, the anticipated number of arrests is expected to be similar.

Troopers Patrolling During Christmas Week

Texas' Department of Public Safety has announced that for the Christmas week, its patrol will be out in full force. The police officers will of course be on the lookout for drunk drivers, but they'll also be keeping an eye out for seatbelt and speeding violations, too. The increase will be implemented starting on Christmas Eve, and will continue up through New Year's Day. The Department of Public Safety said that the number of drunk drivers normally doubles during the holiday season; during the Christmas week of 2013, Texas troopers arrested more than 900 drunk drivers.

Penalties for Drinking and Driving in Texas

Texas punishes the crime of drinking and driving harshly. For a first time offense, a person convicted of a DUI faces license suspension of up to two years (longer if an alcohol education program isn't completed), a fine of up to $500, and imprisonment. For a second or third offense, the consequences are even more severe. For a third DUI offence in Texas, a fine of up to $10,000 may be assessed, state prison time up to 10 years may be ordered, and a two year license suspension is almost always a given.

Stay Safe This Holiday Season

Drinking and driving isn't worth the risk or the penalties. If you are arrested and charged with driving while impaired or under the influence, though, you need to seek legal counsel immediately. Attempting to fight a DUI charge without an attorney isn't a good idea, and may result in a harsher sentence. If you've been charged with a DUI in Fort Worth, Texas, call the attorneys at The Hampton Law Firm, PLLC now. Our attorneys will make sure you get the fair representation that he law entitles you to, and will work with you to explore your defense options. To get in touch with us today, call us now at 817-877-5200.

Contact Information

The Hampton Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
115 West 2nd Street Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 877-5200
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