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Misconceptions

• I have an order from the court to serve this process. Therefore I can:• Go anywhere I choose at any time I

choose.• Compel people to give me information!• Demand that employers make a person

available to me so I can serve the process!• Demand that a person come to the door!

Assault – Page 81

Elements:Intentionally & Knowingly

Causes bodily injuryThreatens another

Causes offensive physical contact

AssaultPage 93

Preventing Execution of Civil Process

See Sec. 38.16 on page 92 and GA-0113 on page 142

Tell the Truth and no worries!Lie and expect the penalty!

Perjury

Art. 37.02 on page 94

Tell the Truth and no worries!Lie and expect severe penalties!

Aggravated Perjury

Art. 37.03 on page 94

Tampering with Governmental Record

• See Sec. 37.10 on page 95.• A return of service is a governmental

record!• An affidavit of attempted service is a

governmental record!• A 103 affidavit is a governmental

record!

Tempted to Tamper?

•Tell the Truth and no worries!•Lie and expect severe penalties!

Impersonating a Public Servant

• See 37.11 on page 96.• Be careful what you say and what you

imply. • Often people will assume that you are

an officer. Don’t go along with it.• Displaying a “badge” will cinch their

case!

Criminal Trespass

• Sec. 30.05 on page 96.

KEEP OUT!

POSTEDNO TRESPASSING

Criminal Trespass

• Enters or Remains on property or in a building after notice entry was forbidden and had notice to depart.

• Notice may be:• Oral or Written Communication• Fencing• Sign

Criminal Trespass

• Enters or Remains on property or in a building after notice entry was forbidden and had notice to depart.

• Notice may be:• Oral or Written Communication• Fencing• Sign• Purple Paint

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