Ag Law in the Field Episode #143 - Heath Hemphill (When Criminal Law Meets Ag Law)
When I wanted to do a podcast about how criminal law and agricultural law intersect, there was only one person to call. Heath Hemphill is the current District Attorney in Coleman County, Texas, and he is also a fifth generation rancher. His experiences both in the courtroom and on the ranch gives him a unique perspective and some great stories to share today about situations where agricutlural law and criminal law meet.
Contact Info for Heath Hemphill
Phone: 325-625-1316
Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show
Blog post on criminal trespass
Criminal mischief statute involving damage to livestock fence (Texas Penal Code 28.03)
Hunting without consent statute
Discharge of firearm across property lines
Texas theft statute (Texas Penal Code Section 31.03)
Texas law on cruelty to livestock animals
Blog post about law for dogs threatening livestock
Blog post on lien for damaged fences
Fence law handbook with chapter on estray livestock