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Former Wichita Falls trooper Chad Harden pled guilty to Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence

David Sloane
Posted on September 4, 2021

Last Friday, August 20th, 2021, ex-trooper Chad Harden pled guilty to Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair 2 years deferred adjudication community service, 160 hours community service, $300 fines, with the acknowledgment that he would not seek early termination from probation. A delicate brush on the hand compared to sentences often handed out to…
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Texas now gives first-time DWI offenders a second chance

David Sloane
Posted on January 16, 2020

First time Driving While Intoxicated drivers in Texas will receive some relief, thanks to a new law regarding intoxicated driving in the Lone Star State. Those charged with their first DWI in Texas can get deferred adjudication, where the offender pleads guilty and the charges are deferred. As news station KCBD-TV reports, deferred adjudication allows…
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