Law Office of JL Carpenter

  When charged with a DWI, many clients are confused, stressed, and anxious—even after they’ve posted bail. That feeling often continues throughout the process of hiring their lawyer. There, they fail to do their research and ask the right questions, only to find themselves (and their future) in the hands of the wrong lawyer. If you were recently charged with a DWI or DUI (for minors), make sure you find a qualified, experienced, and empathetic lawyer who will build an aggressive case to defend your rights. With so many practicing attorneys in Texas, choosing the right lawyer can be challenging, to say the least. To help, here are three questions you can ask as you decide which attorney is best for you. 1. How Many DWI Cases Have You Personally (Not Your Firm) Handled in Your Career? Chances are, you don’t hire the entire firm, you hire an attorney within the firm. While you may be working with an attorney who specifically handles DWI cases, it’s possible that they’re new and inexp...

  Whether you’re dealing with DWI charges, a drug offense case, or any other serious allegations, working with an experienced attorney can make the difference. If your attorney lacks experience, expertise, dedication, and attention-to-detail, you could end up facing serious charges and potentially relinquishing your freedom. Here are three critical warning signs to look for if you think that you’re working with the wrong attorney. Continue reading to understand where they’re going wrong, and what you can do about it. 1. They’re Not Worried About the Details The devil is, indeed, in the details. In many cases, attorneys handle so many cases that they end up spreading themselves too thinly. None of their clients are getting their full attention, so you’re not alone. Ultimately, this affects the quality of your defense because the difference in guilt or innocence could be a fairly minute detail—like a field sobriety test that wasn’t properly administered or a breath testing machine th...

T he main idea behind an expunction is to give people the opportunity to reset their criminal record as though the charges never happened. Expunctions seal a person’s criminal record or make it unavailable through the State or Federal repositories. Being convicted for a crime, no matter how small, can stay on your record for years. A person with a criminal record is at a distinct disadvantage and can face  many challenges in the future , often forcing them to resort to crime.  Even if you’ve been found innocent of a crime like a DUI or DWI or your case was dismissed, the arrest is still on your record. Expunctions erase all traces of your arrest let alone trial from your public record.   Here are some facts about expunctions you probably didn’t know:   1.  There Are Certain Expunction Requirements According to Texas law , your case must meet specific requirements in order to be eligible for an expunction. These include: ·  A criminal charge against you was ...