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At The Hampton Law Firm, we take great pride in achieving the best possible results for our clients. Facing criminal charges in the DFW area?

Fort Worth criminal defense attorney helping people with DWI, Drug Crimes, Domestic Violence and all other criminal charges in Fort Worth and throughout Tarrant County. At The Hampton Law Firm, you can count on your team of former Tarrant County Prosecutors to aggressively defend your case and work tirelessly to protect your good name and ensure that your future is not limited by criminal allegati

ons. If you have been charged with a crime such as drug charges, felonies, aggravated assault, DWI, domestic violence, violation of a protective order, theft, or other criminal allegations you need a criminal attorney who is experienced and will take the time needed to fight your case rigorously. Choosing the right criminal defense law firm to represent you is one of the most important decisions you will make during this stressful time. At The Hampton Law Firm P.L.L.C., I take the time to focus on the specific needs and unique circumstances of each client. Jeff Hampton is the Fort Worth criminal defense attorney you need on your side. Consultations are free, and we can help get you bonded out 24/7.

05/18/2024

Curtilage and "open fields" is an important legal concept, which all land owners should understand.

Curtilage is protected under the Fourth Amendment, just like the inside of your home. If you live in the city or a suburb, there's a good chance your whole property is protected by the Fourth Amendment. However, if you own acres of land, where you don't use the whole property for "living activities," tis is considered "an open field" by the law.

The Supreme Court has ruled that open fields don't fall under a reasonable expectation of privacy, so they aren't protected under the Fourth Amendment. But, they can't necessarily be breaking down your gates for the sake of getting on your land. This is why it's important to have tall gates around your property so the police can't jump your fence.

If I owned several acres of land, I would put up 12 foot fences and keep the gates locked at all time. If you could see my buildings from the street, then I would use privacy fences. But that's not legal advice 😉

05/17/2024

Can cops search your vehicle if it's within the curtilage (the area directly outside of your home and your garage) of your property?

The case of Collins vs. Virginia answered this question and it's NO! In this case, a police officer tracked down Collins' motorcycle, saw it under a tarp within the curtilage of Collins' home, searched it, and decided to arrest Collins for theft. The Court of Virginia ruled that since the motorcycle was on Collins' curtilage, it was an illegal search, leaving Collins with no theft charge. You have the same Fourth Amendment rights over your curtilage as you do the inside of your home, so your vehicle is protected in this area.

*Videos used in this video are examples of similar situations as Collins vs. Virginia, not footage of the case.

03/02/2024

Do you live in a must-notify state when you have a concealed carry license and a cop pulls you over?

A few must-notify states are California, Hawaii, South Carolina, Michigan, and Texas. There are notify-when-asked states. A few of these are Arizona, Florida, New York, and Tennessee.

The only real way to know is by looking it up. While you may not live in a must-notify state, you could live in a must-notify county. There are many nuances with these laws, so it's VERY important to memorize your state and county's laws if you are going to conceal carry.

02/22/2024

As a criminal defense attorney, I constantly hear jurors say that if they were being accused of a crime, they would waive their fifth amendment right to remain silent. The truth is, it is your RIGHT as a citizen to not testify against yourself in court and you should be presumed innocent no matter if you choose to testify or not.

Why would someone innocent choose not to testify? Some examples include fear of being fear of public speaking, fear of discriminated against, threats being made towards you, and so many others. Remember... When you testify against yourself, you are waiving your constitutional right– You don't have to.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day! Have a wonderful day filled with happiness!

Going out tonight to celebrate? Add my office's number to your phone's contact just in case you need me 😉 817-839-3965

02/09/2024

So, you opened the door for the cops. What do you do when you want them to leave? DON'T push them out of the doorway and slam the door in their face. This is a common way for people to get an assault on a public servant charge.

As an attorney, here is my advice... Tell them, "Sir, I have answered enough questions. I will not be answering any other questions without my attorney present and I will not let you inside without a valid search warrant. You do not have my permission to search any of my property or my person without a warrant. I am closing the door now, please stand back."

Don't shut the door right then and there. Stand back and wait for an opportunity for them to move from the doorway, then close and lock your doors. Be sure to record in this instance so you have your own evidence if they do decide to press charges against you.

01/27/2024

As an attorney, I wish citizens didn't have to verbally invoke their constitutional rights... They should be implied! But, in reality, you cannot just remain silent and trust that the cops will respect your rights. So, here's what to do.

Verbally say, "I am not resisting, but I do not consent to a search of my person or any of my property. I am also exercising my Fifth amendment right to remain silent." This will put your attorney in a better position if you end up needing to take this situation to court later. If you just stay silent, the police will argue implied consent or consider you resistant, which will not help your case.

01/09/2024

Already started talking to the cops but want to be done answering questions? If you've already started talking, your silence could be used against you, just like in Salinas vs. Texas. So, once you start talking, it becomes more difficult to stop.

My advice? Invoke your right to remain silent as soon as you have contact with the police by saying, "I am invoking my Fifth Amendment right to remain silent until my attorney gets here. I will answer your questions with my attorney present." Don't answer a single question besides information to help identify you properly.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! 🥳 Have a safe and fun night! 🥂

Add our number to your contacts if you're going out tonight (just in case 😆): 817-839-3965

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to all! Have a great day surrounded by friends and family. 🎄

12/04/2023

If you get called to jury duty, there's a chance you could be struck for cause. This can happen because a juror is either unable or unwilling to follow the law or court procedures. For example, if someone believes the defendant is guilty simply because they are in the defendant chair, they could be struck from the jury.

11/07/2023

What if I told you breathalyzers aren't as accurate as you think they are? The New York Times and many other sources are starting to compile evidence that these tests can report a higher BAC over 20% of the time! 🤯

This is exactly the reason they aren't admissible in court. However, they are often used as probable cause in an investigation. My advice? If you know you're sober, take the breath test anyways, because the officer could either let you go, or if you are drunk, it won't be allowed in court. But if you think you could be over a .08, say, "I will not be doing any tests nor will I be answering any questions without my lawyer present."

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Fort Worth, TX
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