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Do You Have a Fourth Amendment Privacy Interest in Your Bitcoin Transactions? No, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that people do not have a reasonable expectation of...
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New CCA Opinion – Watkins v. State – Clearly Interprets the Duty of the State in Discovery. Prosecutors in Texas must disclose almost all of the evidence in their possession...
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Does the Smell of Marijuana Allow Officers to Search My Vehicle Without a Warrant? In Texas, the answer is yes. The possession of marijuana is a crime in Texas, so...
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If You Lie or Exaggerate in a Police Report or File a False Report, You Could be Charged with a Class B Misdemeanor As Fort Worth criminal defense attorneys, we...
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When you think about the Christmas season, you probably think about family time, presents, good food, and celebration. We think about those things too, but as criminal defense attorneys, we...
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Have you sustained property damage in a powerful storm? If so, you probably had to call a contractor to do necessary repairs. It is sometimes customary in the construction industry...
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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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