Child Endangerment Case Dismissed at Trial

The Hopping Law Group, PC wins a dismissal of all charges against their client after case was called to trial on Monday May 7, 2013 in the 291st District Court of Dallas County, Texas. The District Attorney's office indicted the Defendant and sought a conviction against her for child endangerment charges. Specifically, the State alleged in the indictment that Defendant grabbed a steering wheel in a moving car which subsequently caused an accident resulting in minor injuries to an occupant in another vehicle. After an investigation, Mr. Hopping identified several discrepancies between what the witnesses saw and what was reported in the offense report. The Defendant plead not guilty and rejected all plea offers, including an offer for probation, and the case was set for trial. Understanding the risks associated with entering a plea of not guilty and proceeding to trial, the Defendant and her attorney, Mr. Hopping, stood their ground. After the Judge called the case to trial, the Defendant announced she was ready to proceed. In the final hour, the State was unable to refute the discrepancies established by Mr. Hopping, and dismissed all charges against Defendant. Mr. Hopping stated that "I believe that the result was just, and I am happy that I was able to achieve a favorable result for my client." Cases like this illustrate how The Hopping Law Group, PC effectively defends their clients and protects them from prosecution by the District Attorney's office. This Defendant can now breathe easy knowing that she will no longer be prosecuted for alleged charges of child endangerment.

The Hopping Law Group, PC, a Dallas / Fort Worth Criminal Defense Law Firm, focuses on the defense of individuals charged with criminal offenses. They believe that their thorough approach to criminal defense is essential to the results they are able to obtain on behalf of the clients. The Hopping Law Group, PC has successfully represented many individuals charged both with state and federal crimes. For more information, you may call their office at (214) 599-2000 or visit the website at www.dfwcriminallawfirm.com.

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The Hopping Law Group, PC expands its Social Security Disability Practice

The Hopping Law Group, PC is pleased to announce that it is extending the firm's social security disability practice throughout the state of Texas. The firm has been successfully representing clients primarily in the Dallas / Fort Worth area over the last several years. The firm's client-centered approach to the social security disability practice area has achieved proven results. By broadening its horizons, the Hopping Law Group, PC is hoping to assist its clients in achieving the disability benefits they deserve.

Because of the growing number of disability applications and frequent initial denial of benefits, claimants can become frustrated with the process and oftentimes need legal representation in order to be awarded benefits. For each client, the firm assesses the client's current situation and needs, creates a claim for the client or reviews the current claim or denial, explains the options in easy-to-understand terms, makes the filing or appeal process as simple and pain-free as possible, stands by the client to achieve the best results possible, and continues to protect the client's rights until all proceedings are final. This approach has helped copious clients reach favorable decisions and has allowed clients to have a more positive experience in dealing with the Social Security Administration with the Hopping Law Group. PC as their personal liaison.

The firm now will assist disabled individuals in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Abilene, Lubbock, Midland / Odessa, El Paso, and Brownsville / Harlingen. The firm's main office will remain in the Dallas / Fort Worth area where it currently has two locations. Representing clients is something this firm is very passionate about. By expanding their client base, the firm will be able to assist a much broader range of disability claimants. John Hopping, founder and owner of The Hopping Law Group, PC, states that he is "excited about the recent expansion of this practice area within the firm and [is] eager to be able to deliver the high quality of legal services to individuals throughout the state of Texas." For more information, you can check out their website at www.texasdisabilitylawfirm.com or give them a call at 1(855) SSDI-NOW.

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