Riverdale, NJ, 12/05/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Commercial office buildings and retail spaces are often plagued with poor indoor air quality that is the result of outdoor air pollution, which requires effective air filtration devices to eliminate contaminants.

Part of the problem is that owners of these facilities often don’t understand how air quality is measured, and what makes air quality good or bad.

And without understanding the basics of indoor air quality, it is impossible to develop an air filtration strategy that meets the unique needs of a commercial establishment.

For example, a restaurant owner will have a different set of filtration needs than the owner of a bookstore, simply because a restaurant’s cooking processes release a higher amount of particulates and odors than would be typically found in a bookstore.

Defining Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality is defined as the level of contaminants in a space that can adversely affect the health of people who are confined to that area for a prolonged period of time, or people who visit that space.

But in addition to the level of contaminants, odors and particulates in the air, indoor air quality also takes into account humidity, temperature, ventilation, mold and moisture.

In the U.S., the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for ensuring that employees work in safe environments, though they have not established legal standards for the quality of air at a workspace.

However, OSHA has issued guidelines such as moderate humidity, a comfortable temperature and access to constant fresh air from outside. Of course the fresh air is a factor only if it is clean air.

In addition, OSHA recommends that those in charge of the physical operations of a commercial facility establish a means of eliminating or controlling outside pollutants from contaminating indoor air.

Common Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality

The level of indoor air quality inside a commercial space is often dependent on the type of activity or process that commonly occurs at that establishment.

However, many commercial facilities have common issues that can lower the air quality.

These include:

Lack of adequate ventilation
Lack of clean, fresh outside air
Large amounts of bad outside air that is drawn indoors
Outdated HVAC systems
Moisture that leads to mold
Indoor construction introducing contaminants

Furthermore, retail spaces such as dry cleaners, must often contend with the release of chemicals due to the solvents used to clean clothing and fabrics.

Effectiveness of Air Filtration Devices

Owners of businesses who seek to improve the quality of indoor air may find that improving ventilation and sealing out outdoor air may not be sufficient. In many cases, only a comprehensive filtration strategy can eliminate the particulates that have infiltrated a commercial space.

Air filtration systems range from small models that can fit on a table, to systems that are connected to the existing ductwork.

Commercial air filters are rated by what is known as a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV).

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) established this standard in 1968 as a means of testing air filters. Although the standard has undergone modifications, the main tenets have remained consistent.

A MERV rating chart typically includes factors such as particle size efficiency, arrestance – which is the percentage of lint, dirt and hair that an air filter removes – and a filter’s capacity to hold dust.

In addition, some industrial filters are known as High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, and fall into six categories: Type A, Type B, Type D, Type E and Type F.

Type A filters, also known as industrial grade filters are commonly used in hospitals. Type B filters are Nuclear Grade and used in nuclear reactor facilities.

Type C filters are used in clean rooms; Type D filters are used in drug manufacturing facilities; Type E filters are used in hazardous material facilities and Type F filters are used in semi-conductor facilities.

Camfil’s Air Filtration Legacy

For 50 years, Camfil has offered the most advanced air filtration products to industrial consumers throughout the world. Camfil’s driving principle is providing quality at an affordable price, and the company’s guiding principle is that clean air should be a human right, not one confined solely to those who live in developed nations. Camfil provides air filtration systems that can accommodate every commercial need, whether for a restaurant, a biochemical research facility or a dry cleaning business.

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New York City, NY, 12/05/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Most people rely on dozens of consumer products every day to make their lives easier and more enjoyable. From the toothpaste you use in the morning to the smartphone in your pocket, you probably touch and handle consumer products more often than you realize.

Despite federal laws that require manufactures to follow strict rules regarding the testing and safety of their products, unsafe and deadly products are sold in stores all the time. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other government agencies issue recalls when dangerous products hurt people. 

Here are five of the most dangerous consumer items ever sold in this country—some of them quite recently.   

Tylenol

Tylenol is a popular over-the-counter pain reliever that is marketed for use in both adults and children. It’s a go-to medication for pediatricians because it’s generally regarded as safe for all ages, including infants. However, Tylenol was the subject of one of the largest recalls in American history after seven people died in the Chicago area in a single week in 1982.

Investigators determined that some Tylenol bottles contained capsules laced with cyanide, which is deadly to humans. Now known as the “Tylenol murders,” the case remains a cold case, as investigators never discovered who tampered with the bottles. After the deaths, Tylenol pioneered tamper-resistant packaging. Congress also passed guidelines in 1989 requiring all drug manufacturers to use tamper-proof packaging.

Jarts (Lawn Darts)

Lawn darts—also known as Jarts—were pulled from store shelves due to one grieving father’s crusade in memory of his young daughter. She died after suffering a brain injury caused by a lawn dart striking her skull. The father’s investigation revealed that the CPSC had struck a deal with the manufacturer of lawn darts: The company could sell them if it added a warning label telling consumers they were for adults only.

A closer look at lawn dart injuries showed that Jarts injured 6,000 people in just eight years, with children accounting for 81 percent of all victims. The CPSC eventually banned all lawn darts in 1988.

Takata Airbags

The recall of Takata airbags is the biggest recall ever for any product in American history. The defective airbags have been known to explode in a collision, sending shrapnel flying through the air. The recall continues to expand. Already, 100 million vehicles have been recalled. The defective airbags have caused 11 deaths and over 100 injuries.

Ford Pinto

Poor design and corporate irresponsibility combined to make the Ford Pinto one of the most dangerous products ever manufactured. The number of deaths caused by the Pinto’s rear-mounted fuel tank ranges from 27 to 180. After accidents and fires started happening—even in low-speed crashes—Ford admitted it knew about the Pinto’s design flaw but failed to make adjustments because adding additional safety components would have cost the company an extra $11 per car.

Firestone Tires

Many speculated that tire manufacturer Firestone could never spring back from the delamination issue that hounded the company in the early 2000s. Firestone was forced to recall over 6.5 million tires after 175 people were killed and 700 were hurt in accidents caused by defective tires.

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Dallas, 12/05/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

For the third consecutive year, Super Lawyers of Texas has selected attorney Kris Heald of Eberstein & Witherite, LLP as one of its 2017 Rising Stars. The distinction is notable because only a very small percentage of lawyers in Texas are chosen to appear on the list every year.

Super Lawyers is a ratings service that annually lists an exclusive group of lawyers who have undergone a rigid nomination, evaluation and selection process. The purpose of the service is to provide the public with a resource to help in securing outstanding legal counsel. The Super Lawyers review board selects lawyers who specialize in a wide range of practice areas, and attorneys chosen as Rising Stars must be younger than 40 or practicing for less than a decade.  “I can’t express how proud I am to receive this designation from Super Lawyers once again,” stated Kris Heald.

Super Lawyers solicits nominations from attorneys at firms throughout the country, then conducts its own independent research on the nominees before arriving at a final selection. The service also publishes a digital magazine for each state that includes extensive profiles of the Rising Stars as well as of other top lawyers who have also undergone the strict screening process.  

Amy Witherite, Founding Partner at Eberstein & Witherite, states “Super Lawyers recognizes only the most exceptional attorneys, and to be named as of one its Rising Stars is truly an honor for Kris and our team of lawyers. It’s a reflection of Kris and all of the attorneys at our firm and their commitment to providing compassionate service to each of our clients.”

Heald attended law school at Southern Methodist University, and was admitted to practice Texas law in 2008. He joined the Fort Worth office of Eberstein & Witherite in July 2011 as a personal injury lawyer representing injured plaintiffs against insurance companies. Heald lives in the Uptown area of Dallas with his wife Nadia, and in their spare time, they enjoy practicing yoga, playing tennis and traveling.

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Dallas, 12/05/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

 1-800-Car-Wreck is proud to announce the beginning of the annual “Stuff the Bus” Holiday Toy Drive in association with K104 and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The fundraiser will help provide toys, socks, blankets and canned food to Dallas area children, families and the elderly who are in need during this holiday season.

“We are so happy to participate in this worthwhile campaign again,” stated Amy Witherite, partner at Eberstein Witherite, LLP, the law firm of 1-800-Car-Wreck. “Although people are in need throughout the year, it seems as if there is a greater spirit of giving during the holiday season, so we want to take advantage of the good work that DART and K104 are doing to encourage Dallas-area residents to contribute to this toy drive. Contributions help area children and seniors and families, and it’s all about trying to make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate.”

As part of the toy drive, Eberstein Witherite will be donating supplies such as toys, blankets and food. Anyone who is interested in contributing to the toy drive can bring new and unwrapped adult socks, blankets, unwrapped toys and canned food to Mockingbird Station on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The team at 1-800-Car-Wreck will be on site from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., and will be guests on the Dede in the Morning Show during that time. K104 is the well-known nickname of KKDA-FM, and the station is a sponsor of the “Stuff a Bus” campaign. Radio hosts will do a live broadcast at Mockingbird Station.

DART bus drivers and DART police officers will be accepting donations during the event, which is designed to filled an entire DART bus with toys, clothes and food as apart of two DART employee campaigns: “Santa Cops” and “Comforting of the Souls.”

“Santa Cops” is run by the DART Police Department and provides toys and food to disadvantaged families. “Comforting of the Souls” is run by DART’s Northwest Bus Division and provides adult socks and blankets to the elderly living in nursing home facilities.

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Dallas, 12/02/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Eberstein Witherite is proud to announce that four members of the personal injury law firm will take part in IM Terrell Elementary School’s Career Day on December 2, 2016. The event is designed to expose students to different careers and occupations, with participants giving students a fun and entertaining explanation of what they do on a daily basis.

“This is one of our favorite things we do in the community,” stated Amy Witherite, founding partner of Eberstein Witherite, LLP,  the law firm of 1-800-Truck-Wreck and 1-800-Car-Wreck. “We participated in the IM Terrell Elementary School’s Career Day last year and we had a fantastic time. The children were attentive and curious, and they loved learning about what a lawyer really does other than what they’ve seen on T.V. shows.”

Eberstein Witherite personal injury attorneys Rachel Hatten Adams and Adewale Odetunde will join legal assistant Yesel Velazquez and paralegal Selina Sanchez at IM Terrell’s Career Day this year. They will talk to students about the work that they do at the firm, and encourage them to maintain good study habits and to continue working hard.

“We are so excited to put our efforts into another career day,” added Lucy Tiseo, Marketing Director at Eberstein Witherite. “Community outreach is one of the most important parts of what we do at our firm, and getting the opportunity to engage young students when their minds and imaginations have no limits is very rewarding. We want to continue to be a firm that makes young people excited about future opportunities such as going to college, earning a degree and working in a field that allows them to give back to their community.”

IM Terrell Elementary is located in Fort Worth and was founded in 1882 as a high school. It closed in 1973, and was transformed into an elementary school in 1998. Each year, IM Terrell and a number of other schools in the district participate in Career Day, with the goal of introducing students to all the occupations that are available to them in the future.

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Dallas, 11/29/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

The semi-truck driver has been charged with reckless homicide, which is a felony. Says Atlanta Truck Wreck Lawyer.

A domestic dispute may have led to a fatal semi-truck crash in O’Fallon, Illinois. According to one report, the driver, who is based in Augusta, Georgia, caused a multi-vehicle pileup on an Illinois highway. Tragically, one of the cars involved in the chain reaction crash flipped, killing the driver inside. Four other motorists sustained injuries.

Police say they responded to a call claiming that a woman had jumped from a moving semi-truck outside a McDonald’s restaurant. However, when police arrived on the scene, they saw a multi-vehicle pileup on the nearby highway. Investigators discovered that five vehicles were involved in the crash. Police say the truck’s driver was involved in an argument with a female passenger at the time of the crash.

The semi-truck driver has been charged with reckless homicide, which is a felony. Although the police refused to disclose the results of drug and alcohol testing performed on the truck’s driver, they acknowledged that the results contributed to the reckless homicide charge. Another report says that the driver faces between two and five years in prison if convicted.

Are Semi Drivers Allowed to Have Passengers?

Because the reports in this case state that the incident started out as a domestic disturbance, it’s possible that the woman involved in the dispute was riding as a passenger in the semi-truck.

Unlike drivers of regular vehicles, semi-truck operators must follow strict rules when it comes to carrying passengers in their trucks. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) permits passengers in semis in just a handful of circumstances:

The passenger is an employee, such as a partner operator who is part of a driving team.
The carrier company has given written permission for the passenger to be in the truck, and the permission includes the starting and stopping point of the trip, as well as dates of travel.
The semi-truck driver is assisting with an emergency.

In certain cases, a passenger can be a distraction. Although it’s still unclear exactly what happened in this accident, it’s possible that the truck driver and his female passenger were involved in a personal relationship that had taken a downward turn. Any time a semi-truck driver is occupied by personal conflicts or high levels of stress, he or she is not fully focused on the demanding task of driving a semi-truck.

Eberstein & Witherite, LLP: Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyers

If you have been injured in a semi-truck crash, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses. Call the 1800 Truck Wreck Atlanta  Attorneys at Eberstein & Witherite, LLP today to receive a free case evaluation. You can reach us at 1-800-TRUCK WRECK (1-800-878-2597).

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Dallas, 11/29/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

In Texas, semi-trucks can be no longer than 59 feet, including the trailer. In many motorists’ minds, this is plenty long enough. As a state with some of the heaviest truck traffic in the country, Texas highways are already dominated by huge 18-wheelers. Now imagine a semi-truck that’s up to 175 feet long. It may sound ridiculous, but it is reality in Australia.

Known as road trains, these supersized semis are actually banned in many parts of Australia. In the Outback, however, they are frequently used to cross sparsely populated terrain to deliver freight to the more densely populated urban areas along the coast.

Prior to the vehicle age, people who wanted to ship goods across the Australian continent did so on camelback or by sailing along the coast. However, this was a costly and time-consuming process. With a road train, semis can haul freight across thousands of miles within a few days instead of the weeks it would take to ship by water.

American semi-trucks typically weigh up to 40 tons and have a maximum length of 80 feet depending on the state. In Australia, road trains can be up to 175 feet long—and length is unlimited for road trains that travel private roads, such as those found in large mining operations. A fully loaded road train can weigh up to 220 tons.

Furthermore, road train drivers can remain at the wheel for up to 21 hours straight. The Australian Road Train Association—an industry advocacy organization—recommends road train drivers restrict their driving time to 14 hours at a stretch.

Road Trains Around the World

Although the term “road train” is sometimes used in the U.S. to describe a semi with a triple trailer, road trains usually refer to the longer combination vehicles used in Australia. These mega semi-trucks also operate in parts of Mexico, Canada, and Argentina. In the United States, just a handful of states, including Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and parts of Ohio and Indiana, permit semis with three trailers to operate.

Eberstein & Witherite, LLP: Texas Truck Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi-truck crash, call the 1800 Truck Wreck Lawyers at Eberstein & Witherite, LLP 24/7 to speak to an experienced tractor-trailer accident lawyer about your case. Lawyers are available to speak to you today. You can reach us through our online contact form, or by calling 1-800-TRUCK WRECK (1-800-878-2597).

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Dallas, TX, USA, 11/29/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Federal drug sentences can be harsh says John Helms federal drug defense attorney. For many defendants, despite what their lawyer has told them, the reality of a long sentence sometimes does not really sink in until after the judge actually announces the sentence in court. Until the judge says those words, they may convince themselves that what they are being told just won’t happen to them. So, is there anything that can be done after sentencing to get a lower sentence? The answer is, “Yes.”

In federal drug cases, there are two primary ways of getting a reduction in your sentence after you have been sentenced. The first involves cooperating with the government, and the second involves changes to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines after you were sentenced.

Under Rule 35 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, a defendant can receive a reduced sentence for cooperating with the government after sentencing. Like cooperating before sentencing, the government must file a motion asking for the reduction. Also like pre-sentencing cooperation, the defendant must provide “substantial assistance” to the government in the investigation or prosecution of one or more other persons in order for the government to ask the court for a reduction, and the amount of reduction the government requests is up to the prosecutor in charge of the case, says drug trafficking lawyer John Helms.

For some defendants, the possibility of cooperating after sentencing is one last lifeline they may be thrown. Cooperation usually involves giving the government information about other people that helps the government investigate or prosecute them, such as telling them about someone else’s involvement in the defendant’s crime or other crimes. Any information you give them must be truly helpful to the government, though.

In order to encourage defendants to come forward reasonably quickly, Rule 35 requires the government to file a motion for a reduction within one year after the judge announces the sentence in court. The only exceptions are:  (1) if the defendant did not know about the information until one year or more after sentencing; (2) the defendant provided the information within one year, but it did not become useful to the government until after one year; or (3) if the defendant could not have reasonably anticipated that the information would become useful to the government until more than one year later, and the defendant provided it promptly after its usefulness became apparent. So, if you have useful information after you have been sentenced, do not wait until it is too late to provide it.

The second major way to get a sentence reduction after sentencing is if you were sentenced under an old version of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, and a newer version would result in a lower Guideline range. Congress passed a law to give courts this power. It is at 18 U.S.C. section 3582(c)(2).

In federal drug cases, beginning on November 1, 2014, the Federal Sentencing Guidelines included changes that reduce the Guideline range for most types of drug cases. If you were sentenced under the pre-2014 version of the Sentencing Guidelines, you may qualify for a sentence reduction based on the recent changes to the Guidelines.

Using this statute, I recently obtained a sentence reduction of almost two years for a defendant convicted of conspiracy to distribute marijuana and cocaine. To do that, I filed a detailed motion with the court showing that the defendant was sentenced in the middle of the Sentencing Guideline range in effect at the time.  However, if he had been sentenced today, I demonstrated that the middle of his Sentencing Guideline range would have been about 23 months lower. The court agreed with my motion and reduced his sentence.

Anyone who wants to get a reduction of a sentence for themselves or their loved one should contact an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. What I have described here is simplified in order to show what is possible. Either route takes skill, experience, and effort. A reduction of a sentence is too important to trust to someone who does not know how to do it effectively. If you or someone you know has been charged with a federal drug offense or want to get a sentence reduction, contact Federal drug defense attorney John Helms immediately. Call 214-666-8010.

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Boca Raton, FL, USA, 11/28/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

With the legalization of marijuana looming on many ballots across the country, Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne explains what the public should expect. Over the past few years, our country has retrieved much more data on the positive and negative effects of the use of marijuana. Marijuana is legal in a select number of states and has become legal in many others after voters voiced their opinions at the polls in early November. We as citizens need to be educated on how marijuana will affect the average person’s life, particularly on our roadways, says Boca Raton car accident lawyer Joe Osborne.

According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety “Fatal crashes involving drivers that recently used marijuana doubled in Washington after the state legalized the drug” This AAA statistic can certainly be explained by both sides of the pro and anti-marijuana conversation, but no one can argue that it adds an ever-growing variable to the roadways. The ideal situation for someone who gets behind the wheel is one that allows them to get to their destination without any injury or damage to their vehicle.

Additionally, as the use of marijuana is legalized more people who had previously followed the law will venture to try marijuana. With the number of users rising it doesn’t seem that long until more people will get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence. Instead of being drunk, they might be high or both. Neither of those two mental states seems like a preferred one to the rest of the public who you may share the road with.

Even though in 2015 the Drug and Alcohol Dependence Journal came out with a study that “viewed through a simulator and studied that individuals who drank alcohol were more likely to swerve out of their lane than pot smokers.” This quote may or may not support the Marijuana or Alcohol proponents but the objective of the study essentially is to find out what drug affects decision-making more.

Those who do follow the law and remain sober while driving will have to be aware of the possibility of increasing dangers says top car accident lawyer Joe Osborne. The best recommendation we can give is to drive in a defensive manner as well as make sure you seek legal advice if you’re met with these unwanted circumstances.

As the law changes in the upcoming months and marijuana does become legal it is also important to know if there is a legal limit in your state (ex: Alcohol is .08), and how much marijuana you are allowed to carry on your person. If you do happen to be involved in a car accident and marijuana plays a role in the accident or injury it’s important to pursue the best car accident lawyer; Joe Osborne and his car accident law firm thoroughly investigate your case and work to achieve a successful outcome.

Society can agree that drugs and alcohol should never be used while operating a vehicle. Not only are you putting your life in danger but you are risking the life of many innocent men, women, and children. Unfortunately, the citizens of this country will be forced to adjust to the abundance of high drivers.

If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident due to a driver under the influence in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach Counties and have any questions about accident law, contact Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne at (561) 800-4011 or fill out this online contact form. You can discuss your case, how the law may apply and your best legal options to protect your rights and obtain compensation for your injuries.

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Dallas, 11/28/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Hate speech is often a poorly understood area of law. In many cases, hate crimes are prosecuted under federal law. If you have been charged with this type of crime, you should work with a Texas federal criminal defense lawyer

One of the fundamental tenets of the U.S. Constitution is the right to freedom of expression under the First Amendment. Modern Americans are so used to the notion that everyone should be allowed to freely express themselves, we sometimes forget how radical this idea was when the nation’s first lawmakers included it in the Bill of Rights.

We are all taught in school that we have a basic right to say how we feel—even in public. If you dislike something the government is doing, you can make speeches about it on the street corner or start a blog without fearing you will get arrested and thrown in jail for speaking out about the government.

But what about hateful speech? What about racial slurs and downright awful things that are offensive and inflammatory? Certain types of speech can be classified as “hate speech,” and they often fall into a gray area between protected speech and unlawful speech.

As with many areas of law, defining “hate speech” isn’t as straightforward as you might think.

The First Amendment Protects “Hateful Speech”

Although many phrases and saying are unkind and almost collectively frowned upon by our society, they are nevertheless protected by the First Amendment. In fact, there is no hate speech exception to the right to freedom of expression.

There are, however, narrow exceptions, including so-called “fighting words,” which the Supreme Court has held to mean a type of speech that is likely to lead to a physical fight. The Court addressed this in 1992 in R.A.V. v. City of St. Paul. Over the years, the Court has also prohibited speech that is likely to incite violence, as well as speech that includes threats to commit a crime, such as murdering someone.

One of the difficulties posed by “hate speech” is that it has been historically tough to define. The Supreme Court has approached it on a case-by-case basis, carving out narrow exceptions that aren’t always easy to apply to future cases. Because our system of laws values the freedom of expression, the Court must be careful to balance the right to speak against the right of all citizens to be safe from violence and persecution.

Hate Speech Overseas

In other countries, hate speech has a much narrower definition. In countries like South Africa, where racial tensions are a constant powder keg, lawmakers are considering a law that would criminalize hate speech by making racial slurs a criminal offense. If the law passes, hate speech as defined by the new statute would be a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Currently, a white South African woman is facing charges and possible fines for using a racial slur directed toward two black police officers.

Hate speech is often a poorly understood area of law. In many cases, hate crimes are prosecuted under federal law. If you have been charged with this type of crime, you should work with a Texas federal criminal defense lawyer.

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