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Gun Crimes

That “Ballistics Match” on TV Isn’t as Certain as You Think
Forensic Science Jul 7, 2026

That “Ballistics Match” on TV Isn’t as Certain as You Think

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Daniel Ross: A Frisco Traffic Stop, a Gun and the Hemp-Law Problem
Criminal Defense Jun 15, 2026

Daniel Ross: A Frisco Traffic Stop, a Gun and the Hemp-Law Problem

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Hemani: SCOTUS Rules Against Stripping Marijuana Users of Their Gun Rights
Drug Crimes May 14, 2026

Hemani: SCOTUS Rules Against Stripping Marijuana Users of Their Gun Rights

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Caught with a Gun in Your Carry-On at DFW? It’s a Federal Case.
Federal Criminal Defense May 1, 2026

Caught with a Gun in Your Carry-On at DFW? It’s a Federal Case.

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Weapons in Prohibited Places in Texas: §46.03, the 51% Rule, and the Sign System You Need to Understand
Criminal Defense May 1, 2026

Weapons in Prohibited Places in Texas: §46.03, the 51% Rule, and the Sign System You Need to Understand

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Ghost Guns and NFA Firearms in Texas: What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What Changed in 2025
Federal Criminal Defense May 1, 2026

Ghost Guns and NFA Firearms in Texas: What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What Changed in 2025

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Firearms and Family Violence in Texas: How a Misdemeanor Conviction Can Permanently Cost You Your Gun Rights
Assault & Family Violence May 1, 2026

Firearms and Family Violence in Texas: How a Misdemeanor Conviction Can Permanently Cost You Your Gun Rights

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Federal Gun Crime Charges in Texas: The Statutes, the Mandatory Minimums, and Why Federal Prosecution Changes Everything
Federal Criminal Defense Mar 31, 2026

Federal Gun Crime Charges in Texas: The Statutes, the Mandatory Minimums, and Why Federal Prosecution Changes Everything

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Permitless Carry in Texas After HB 1927: What’s Legal, Who’s Still Prohibited, and Where You Still Can’t Carry
Criminal Defense Mar 25, 2026

Permitless Carry in Texas After HB 1927: What’s Legal, Who’s Still Prohibited, and Where You Still Can’t Carry

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SCOTUS vs. the Federal Drug-Gun Law: What “Unlawful User” Really Means — and Why It Matters for Your Case
Drug Crimes Mar 24, 2026

SCOTUS vs. the Federal Drug-Gun Law: What “Unlawful User” Really Means — and Why It Matters for Your Case

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Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (UCW) in Texas: What the Charge Actually Means and How to Defend Against It
Gun Crimes May 13, 2024

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (UCW) in Texas: What the Charge Actually Means and How to Defend Against It

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How Gun Crime Evidence Gets Suppressed in Texas: The Fourth Amendment, Article 38.23, and the Search That Built the Case Against You
Gun Crimes Jan 12, 2024

How Gun Crime Evidence Gets Suppressed in Texas: The Fourth Amendment, Article 38.23, and the Search That Built the Case Against You

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