Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer

The victim of a sexual assault in Austin has described her attackers to a sketch artist for the Austin police, and a sketch of one of the men has been released to the public for the aid in his identification.

On March 27, a woman living on Margalene Way told police that two men broke into her home, sexually assaulted her, and invaded her privacy. One of the males is said to have sexually assaulted her, while the other man scoured her apartment.

One of the males is said to be Hispanic, with a dark complexion. The other alleged attacker was black, and was listed at over six feet tall. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these men are asked to call Crime Stoppers or the Austin Police Department.

If you have been accused of sexual assault, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the sexual assault lawyer, Ian Inglis, by calling 512-472-1950 today.

According to a new report released by the FBI, violent crime in Austin has declined from 2010 to 2011.

The overall crime rate in Austin per 1,000 people had decreased by 8 percent between 2010 and 2011. In 2010, there were 476 violent crimes per 1,000 people, compared to only 434 in 2011. The individual violent crimes that saw a drop included rape, theft, burglaries, and assaults.

The number of homicides in Austin also fell in 2011, when compared with 2010. In 2011, there were 27 homicides, and in 2010 there were 38 homicides.

Please contact the Austin criminal lawyer, Ian Inglis, at 512-472-1950 if you or someone you know has been accused of committing a crime in Austin.

On Tuesday, a deceased 57-year-old man was found in an East Austin parking lot. A trail of blood led Austin police to an apartment complex down the street.

A 35-year-old man living at an apartment in the complex was taken in for questioning in regards to the homeless man’s death. The man’s roommate told authorities that the suspect had mentioned being responsible for the murder, and was also in possession of a bloody sword.

There were large cuts on the suspect’s hands, and he was transported to University Medical Center Brackenridge to be treated. Since being released from the hospital, the male suspect was arrested and charged with first degree murder.

Please contact the Austin criminal defense lawyer, Ian Inglis, by calling 512-472-1950 if you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offense.

The City of Austin is considering an increase in property taxes next year in order to cover the costs of expected rises in conditions that are said to be out of the city’s control. The city believes that fuel and health care expenses will increase next year, among other things, and therefore those costs will have to be supplemented somewhere else.

The proposed property tax raise would increase from 48.11 cents per $100 of property value to 49.95 cents per $100 of property value. This correlates to an increase of approximately $33 a year for an owner of a median-valued home.
The forecast also takes into account a 3 percent raise for all city employees in 2012.

If the city were to decrease the property tax rate, calculating in the influx of fuel and healthcare, it would not be able to cover approximately $18 million in costs by the end of the 2012 fiscal year. The City Manager will look into all of the budget options before proposing the official 2012-2013 budget on August 1, 2012.

To learn more about property taxes in the Austin area, visit the Statesman website today.

Hector Camacho voluntarily reported to authorities in regards to an arrest warrant that was issued for him last year. The former champion boxer is accused of abusing one of his children.

According to reports, the warrant stems from an argument that escalated outside of a home where Camacho’s children reside. A neighbor alerted authorities when yelling became audible. Police did report to the scene of the argument, but no arrests were made.

Shortly after the incident, one of Camacho’s teenage sons alleges that he was violent with him. Once Hector heard of these charges filed against him, he turned himself into authorities in order to put this incident behind him. He reveals that he maintains a good relationship with all of his children.

If you have been charged with a crime, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the Austin criminal defense lawyer, Ian Inglis by calling 512-472-1950 today.