Brent D. Bowen Attorney at Law

10/16/2026

When is a DWI a Felony in Texas? Understanding Felony DWI Charges
In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) becomes a felony on a third conviction, or sooner when the arrest involves an aggravating fact such as a young child in the car or a crash that seriously hurts someone or a DWI involving death. The Law Office of Brent D. Bowen, PLLC, defends Denton County drivers facing multiple DWI charges and other Texas felony DWI cases.

Learn more: https://www.brentbowen.com/blog/felony-dwi-texas.html

09/22/2026

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Two University of Mississippi students were found dead at separate locations as Lafayette County Metro Narcotics investigates kratom from a retail store.

09/21/2026

Helping Clients Facing Evading Arrest Charges in Texas
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable search and seizure by law enforcement officers. However, there are situations in which the police do have the right to detain or arrest you. For example, an officer can pull you over if they have reasonable suspicion you violated the law, and they can place you under arrest if they have probable cause you committed a crime.

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Evading arrest is a serious criminal offense with several possible penalties if you are convicted. Contact the Denton evading arrest lawyers at The Law Office of Brent D. Bowen today.

09/01/2026

How Social Media Can Hurt Your Defense
According to Pew Research, about 70% of Americans say they use social media. On one hand, social media allows us to connect with people far away, share information, and may open doors to opportunities. Social media can also have serious downsides, one of which is that the sharing of seemingly harmless information may lead to that information being used against you in a criminal case.

Learn more: https://www.brentbowen.com/blog/how-social-media-can-hurt-your-defense.html

08/01/2026

How Do Police Officers Obtain Search Warrants?
Further explained by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, a judge cannot issue a search warrant within the limits of the state unless officers present proof that there is probable cause to do so.

Learn more: https://www.brentbowen.com/criminal-defense-overview/search-warrants/

07/25/2026

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Brent D. Bowen graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Baylor University after playing football for two years at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. As a fourth generation attendee, he received his Juris Doctorate from Washburn University in May 2002. While at Washburn University Brent was a member and competed as an oralist in the Moot Court Competition held at Fordham Law school.

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07/10/2026

Charged with a drug crime? We're here to help. Our team is committed to defending your rights. Call us at (940) 222-2488.

07/02/2026

Helping Clients Facing Evading Arrest Charges in Texas
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable search and seizure by law enforcement officers. However, there are situations in which the police do have the right to detain or arrest you. For example, an officer can pull you over if they have reasonable suspicion you violated the law, and they can place you under arrest if they have probable cause you committed a crime

Learn more: https://www.brentbowen.com/evading-arrest/

06/21/2026

Charges and Possible Penalties for Forgery and Counterfeiting

Like many offenses, the charges and penalties for forgery and counterfeiting will depend on the circumstances alleged – specifically, the type of document that was allegedly forged and the value of the fraud or attempted fraud, among other factors.

Learn more: https://www.brentbowen.com/forgery-and-counterfeit-currency/

06/07/2026

What Is a First-Time Offender Program?
A first-time offender program, or first offender program, also called pre-trial diversion, is a program that is designed to help defendants avoid the full effects of a criminal conviction, while also rehabilitating to the point that they do not commit a subsequent crime in the future.

Learn more: https://www.brentbowen.com/first-offender-program-in-texas/