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An Update on Arrests of Texas Concealed Handgun License Holders

Arrests of Concealed Handgun License Holders in Texas, January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1998

Charge

Number of Arrests

Murder/Attempted Murder 15
Kidnapping/False Imprisonment 6
Rape/Sexual Assault

Rape

Sexual Assault/Aggravated/Attempted

Sexual Assault/Aggravated on a Child

28

1

12

15

Manslaughter/Negligent Homicide

Manslaughter

Intoxicated Manslaughter with a Vehicle

Criminal Negligent Homicide

3

1

1

1

Assault

Injury to a Child/Elder/Disabled Person

Assault/Aggravated Causing Bodily Injury or Involving Family Violence

Terroristic Threat

Retaliation

Assault/Aggravated on a Public Servant

Assault Involving Family Violence

Assault/Aggravated Assault

Intoxicated Assault w/Vehicle

Simple Assault

Battery

306

18

243

18

7

5

2

6

5

1

1

Weapon-Related Offenses

Assault/Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon

Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon

Deadly Conduct/Discharge Firearm

Discharge Firearm

Disorderly Conduct/Discharge or Display Firearm

Criminal Trespassing with Deadly Weapon

Failure to Conceal Handgun

Weapons Law Violation

Disposing Firearm to Felon

Failure or Refusal to Display Handgun License

Theft of a Firearm

Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Weapon

Accidental Shooting

557

103

305

67

4

9

3

1

4

1

51

3

5

1

Automobile-Related Offenses

Driving While Intoxicated

Driving While License Invalid/Suspended

Failure to Stop & Give Information/Render Aid

Failure to Give Notice for Striking Unattended Vehicle

Reckless Driving

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

Obstructing Highway Passage

478

442

17

6

2

8

1

2

Arson/Aggravated Arson 6
Indecency w/Child/Expose/Sexual Contact 30
Child Custody Offenses

Abandon/Endanger Child

Interfere with Custody

6

5

1

Drug-Related Offense

Dangerous Drugs

Delivery of Marijuana

Drug Money

Chemical Dependency

Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Substance

Possession of Marijuana

Possession of Controlled Substance

Trafficking in Drugs

Violation of Controlled Substances

140

1

1

1

1

8

70

55

1

2

Impersonating a Police Officer/Public Servant 9
Conduct-Related Offenses

Aggravated Perjury

Abuse of Official Capacity

Interfere with Duties of a Public Servant

False Report to Police Officer

Contempt of Court

Cruelty to Animals

Disorderly Conduct/Family Violence

Stalking

Harassment

Intimidation

Reckless Conduct

Tampering w/Witness or Government Records

Official Oppression

Improper Influence

66

2

3

3

4

1

9

12

1

18

2

1

7

2

1

Sexual Misconduct

Prostitution

Indecent Exposure

Lewd/Public Lewdness

Solicitation of Minor

Illegally Operating Sexually Oriented Business

Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography

70

37

16

10

1

2

4

Robbery/Burglary/Theft/Larceny

Aggravated Robbery

Robbery

Burglary

Grand Larceny

Theft

Swindle and Theft

133

3

1

10

1

117

1

Organized Crime 18
Criminal Mischief 26
Forgery/Fraud

Credit Card Abuse

Change ID

Counterfeit

Displaying Fictitious Inspection Certificate

False Entry or Record/Tax Returns

Use/Alter/Transfer Food Stamps

Forgery

Fraud/Mail Fraud

Misappropriate Fiduciary/Trust

Money Launder

Insufficient Funds/Check

Pyramid Schemes

49

3

1

1

1

2

2

10

18

6

1

3

1

Violation of Protective Order 10
Trespassing/Criminal Trespassing 18
Alcohol-Related Offenses

Alcohol Dependency

Boating While Intoxicated

Importing Beer w/o License

Permit Intoxicated on License Premises

Public Intoxication

Selling Alcoholic Beverages to a Minor

Selling Alcoholic Beverages in a Dry Area

Serving Alcoholic Beverages to Intoxicated or Insane

Selling Alcoholic Beverages w/o a License

Violation of Alcohol and Beverage

19

2

3

1

1

2

6

1

1

1

1

Arrest-Related Offenses

Evading Arrest

Fleeing/Fleeing Police Officer/Escape

Resisting Arrest

Hinder Apprehension/Prosecution

30

16

5

7

2

Other7 57
Total Number of Offenses 2,080


7 Other includes: arrest data not received; aids/calls meetings; complaint letter; civil rights violations; discharge waste; failure to appear/identify fugitive from justice; federal charges; unstated felony; hunting with artificial light; material misrepresentation; manufacture/distribute decoding device; warrant offenses; possession of gambling device; dishonorable discharge; several unstated offenses; and unknown offenses.


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