County Attorney James Owen reports over $20,819 returned to merchants by Hot Check Division

Activity reported by James H. Owen, the County Attorney during the month of December, 2007 in the County Court at Law, County Court at Law No. 2, and County Court.

Accident involving damage to vehicle >$200, 1; Assaults, 10; Burglary of Vehicle, 2; Criminal Mischief >$50-<$500, 1; Criminal Mischief >$500-<1500, 1; Criminal Trespass, 6; Driving While Intoxicated, 32; Driving While Intoxicated/ open Container, 2; Driving While Lic. Suspended / Invalid, 56; Duty on Striking Fixture/Highway Landscape, 1; Escape from Custody, 1; Evading arrest Detention, 3; Failure to Identify Fugitive from Justice, 3; Harassment, 1; Interfere w/ Emergency Call, 2.

Interfere w/Public Duties, 1; Operate Motor Vehicle w/ o Financial Resp., 3; Poss. CS PG 3>28G, 1; Poss. Dan- gerous Drug, 1; Possession of Marij <2 oz., 24; Reckless Driving, 1; Resisting Arrest Search or Transport, 6; Sale to a Minor - Alcohol, 1; Theft Prop >$50<$500, 5; Theft by Check, 88; Theft of Service >$20<$500, 1; Theft of Service >$500 <$1,500, 1; Unlawful carrying weapon, 2; Wrong/Fict./Unclean License Plate, 1.

Total number of dispositions for the month: 258.

Total amount of fines and court costs assessed $157,023.00.

Numberof individuals sentenced to the Henderson County Jail: 111.

Number of individuals who have had their probation revoked and were sentenced to the Henderson County Jail: 5.

Amount of restitution collected and returned to merchants by the Hot Check Division: $20,819.31.