Judge Hanschen Throws Paris, France, Kidnapper's Divorce Case out of Dallas County Court
A man accused of kidnapping his children and fleeing his spouse's homeland France has divorce case thrown out of Judge Hanschen's court. Read more here.
Judge Hanschen Sheds Light on Unfair Child Support Practices in Texas that Could be Remedied with a Change in DNA Testing Law
As featured in the Dallas Observer on April 3, 2008, a case in Judge David Hanschen's court has brought attention to a law in Texas that prevents DNA paternity testing in cases in which the child is older than four years, regardless of potential outcome of the results. DNA testing has caused a buzz in Dallas County of late, freeing over a dozen people wrongly incarcerated for criminal offences. DNA testing could potentially show that thousands of Texans may be paying child support even though they are not the parent. "The needs and rights of the children must always take center stage," said Judge Hanschen. He added, "the truth doesn't have a statute of limitations." Read more here.
Judge Hanschen with Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins and State Senator Royce West
The candidate with State Sen. Royce West
Speaking to a group of precint chairs in May 2007
Hanschen at his investiture ceremony, March 2007
The candidate and friends at a June, 2007 picnic