Jennifer Ray’s Legal Blog

Lady Gaga is all over the media these days.  You can barely watch any entertainment show without some mention of her.  In fact, it is reported that the most popular Halloween costume (for older kids and adults of course) was to dress up as Gaga.  She is a very talented 23 year old artist, but her success has been unreal in a tough industry.  I think part of it is the mystique that she has developed for herself and outrageous outfits and accessories.  Everytime I see a picture of her she looks different!  Its crazy, but it just seems to make me want to know more!

You may recall that my boston terriers were viciously mauled by a pitbull in December.  The dogs were separately attacked on consecutive mornings that resulted in $1000.00 in vet bills within 24 hours.  I was devastated.  However, the girls have healed up nicely with the exception of one gash on Chloe’s neck that still remains unhealed.  When I called Montgomery County Animal Control to advise of the attack and report the dog, I was told that my identity would not be kept confidential if the dog owner requested my name and address.  They stated they would have to divulge the information.  Of course, to keep neighborhood peace and peace of mind, I forewent the report. 

An Ohio mother has sued her son’s teacher, teacher’s aide, principal, school district and superintendent.  The teacher and her aide allegedly tied her eleven year old son’s long hair into pigtails and encouraged other students to ridicule him.  The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and accuses school officials of violating her son’s constitutional rights and inflicting emotional distress. 

A North Houston pastor has been charged with domestic violence.  James Wallace Dixon has been charged with assault on a family member.  Dixon allegedly pushed his wife and carried one of his children out to his car.  The wife stood in front of the car to prevent him from leaving with the child.  Dixon then allegedly grabbed his wife and threw back inside the house.  This is charge is a misdemeanor crime in Harris County.

I sincerely hope that everyone had a holly jolly Christmas!!!  I still can’t believe Christmas has, yet again, come and gone.  Where does the time go???  I can also report the Garg & Associates Dave & Buster Christmas Party was a blast!  What’s better than good food, good friends, drinks, and video games!  But anyways, I hope everyone has a Happy and Safe New Year’s Eve!  2010 is “THE” year, I feel it in my bones!  See you all next year!