Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Dwi/Hippa law

In a Dwi case , can the Da subpeana your medical records in denton, county Texas? Is this a violation of my Hippa rights?


Asked on 5/23/07, 4:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Dwi/Hippa law

The DA can issue the subpoena, but my experience in Denton County, is that the medical provider would file a motion to quash. The judge would then review the file in camera to determine if the records were admissable.

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Answered on 5/24/07, 2:45 pm
Kimberly Tucker The Law Office of Kimberly Griffin Tucker

Re: Dwi/Hippa law

Yes. I believe it is.

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Answered on 5/23/07, 4:45 pm


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