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Do I still have a case if the police didn’t make a report on my car wreck? Many people involved in motor vehicle collisions may not have police or accident...
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Texas law is clear that every driver must maintain financial responsibility (auto insurance). But, the truth of the matter is that there are thousands of drivers on Texas roads who...
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Can I apply for an SBA Loan if I have a criminal history? Countless small businesses have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The US Government has several different loan...
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Texas Legal Consequences During the Coronavirus Pandemic With the declaration of a state of disaster in Texas by Governor Greg Abbott on March 13,2020 comes some new consequences that Texas...
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On March 13, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in Texas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the purposes of criminal law in Texas, that disaster...
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Defining “Recklessness” Under the Texas Penal Code There are some criminal offenses that require the state the prove that the defendant acted “recklessly” or with “criminal recklessness.” In a co ...

What is Criminal Negligence in Texas? In Texas, there are some criminal offenses for which a person can be liable if they acted with “criminal negligence.” When most people think...
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Airbags can often mitigate chances of severe or deadly injuries to the driver and other passengers. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, airbags have saved more tha ...

We’ve all been there…stuck on the highway while the driver in the left lane (i.e. the “fast” lane) is going slower or the same speed as the cars on the...
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Calling All Artists 12 & Under!!!   2019 BHW Christmas Coloring Contest Barnett Howard & Williams (Keller location) is having a Christmas Coloring Contest. Several business in Keller have partner ...

What is the Texas Stowers Doctrine and How Does is Apply to a Personal Injury Case? Under the typical Texas liability insurance policy both the insurer and the insured have...
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Know your Rights and Responsibilities Before Using Deadly Force for Self Defense in Texas You may have heard about Texas Stand Your Ground Law or The Castle Doctrine.  These ideas...
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UPDATE: In 2019, the Texas Surcharge Program was repealed by law and all surcharges were forgiven as of September 1, 2019.  Contact DPS Regarding Your Surcharge Account For assistance with...
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Finally, Common Sense Prevails Regarding First-time DWI Offenses For years, I’ve had the difficult task of trying to explain to clients facing a first-time DWI charge why their case is...
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Rules of the Road During Flood Season in Texas For four years in a row, Texas has experienced significant flooding due to unusual amounts of rainfall. Many people have lost their...
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“DWI – YOU CAN’T AFFORD IT” You’ve seen the blue and white signs posted all over Texas roadways that read “DWI – You Can’t Afford It.” The signs offer a...
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If you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligent or intentional act, you have a set amount of time to file a lawsuit seeking a remedy for your injury. This time...
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If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, an experienced Personal Injury Attorney can assist in obtaining all relevant records, including accident reports. Accident reports contain.. ...

For a lot people in Texas, the summer is filled with swimming, boating, wakeboarding, and drinking. These activities can be fun and harmless, but sometimes they can take a turn...
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Do Not Lose Your Liberty on Independence Day You have probably seen the notices spread across social media from local police departments, warning that setting off fireworks (including sparklers) ...

Put Up Your Dukes! Here’s What Texans Need to Know Before They Decide to Engage in a Fistfight. It’s no secret that folks don’t always get along. Sometimes, especially down...
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What is CBD Oil? CBD Oil, which is short for cannabidiol oil, is a cannabinoid extract that is alleged to have the health benefits of cannabis (e.g. pain relief, easing...
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Yes. You may legally refuse field sobriety tests in Texas. This article explains why you should consider refusing. Field Sobriety Tests Can Be the Best Evidence for the State in...
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Baylor Sexual Assault Case: Ukwuachu v. State (Tex. Crim. App. 2018)  Anyone who lives in the state of Texas has heard about the sexual assault scandal at Baylor. One of...
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Collins v. Virginia – US Supreme Court Considers Whether Police May Search a Vehicle in a Driveway Without a Warrant   Collins v. Virginia (US Supreme Court 2018) In Collins...
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What is Transfer DNA and Why is it Important in Criminal Cases? When a person thinks of DNA evidence, they typically think of blood, semen, or some sort of bodily...
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Existence of a Single Prior Conviction for Misdemeanor DWI is a Punishment-Only Issue in a Case for DWI (Misdemeanor Repetition), says the CCA Oliva v State (Tex. Crim. App. 2018)...
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As a Fort Worth personal injury attorney, I have participated in hundreds of mediations where I represented victims of car accidents, work place negligence, defective products, assault, electrocu ...

Technology has dramatically changed the landscape of criminal law procedure, and ultimately criminal convictions, in Texas. Updated DNA testing exonerates the wrongly-accused, while incriminating ...

Making an “Open Plea” in a Criminal Case *This article relates to State cases only. It does not apply to Federal cases. In Texas, when a defendant pleads guilty to...
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Anytime someone gets a ticket in the mail from a red light camera, the same questions run through their mind. Do I really have to pay this ticket? Is that even...
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Family violence stories permeate the news, as domestic violence-related cases continue to fill both Texas criminal and family court dockets alike. The Texas Council On Family Violence reports tha ...

You have seen it on the news…yet another state has legalized marijuana. It seems as if weed is everywhere, surely Texas has jumped on the bandwagon and legalized it too!...
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March Madness is here again. With the Final Four approaching, we built a bracket of our own. In this article, DWI attorney Jason Howard discusses the top four reasons people...
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When we think of extreme weather in Texas, we generally think of severe thunderstorms, hail, wind, and tornados, but ice storms can be just as dangerous and damaging. There’s also...
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The Dangers of Natural Gas in the Home Using natural gas in your home can be very beneficial: it is more efficient than electricity, coming at cheaper cost, while getting...
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Since the invention of cellphones and the growing popularity of texting, car accidents resulting from distracted driving have increased year after year. According to the National Highway Traffic ...

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Determines That There Needs to be No Additional Notice Provided to the State When Holding a Suppression Hearing On the Day of a Trial The...
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In the past couple of years, rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber have risen to prominence, grabbing a sizable market share from traditional taxi cab and town car companies. With...
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