Tips to remember when facing domestic violence charges
Domestic violence is a tragedy that tears apart families and ruins lives. If you’ve been wrongly accused of this terrible crime, you need to hire an aggressive attorney to protect your rights. Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you’re facing domestic violence charges. Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
February 9, 2022
Felony Vs, Misdemeanor
What’s the difference in terms of jail time? Data shows that misdemeanors comprise nearly 80% of American criminal court dockets. Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
February 3, 2022
How to Prevent Your Guests from Getting a DWI When You Host Your New Year’s Eve Party
As your New Year’s Eve party draws close, make sure you focus on more than just the food, décor, and entertainment. Every year, hundreds of people across Texas are charged with drunk driving. Many arrests are made late at night when people are returning from New Year’s Eve parties. Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
January 11, 2022
3 Reasons Why Expungement of Your DWI Arrest Should Be Your #1 New Year’s Resolution
Criminal expungement is the process of erasing the criminal record after your DWI case is dismissed or you’ve been found innocent of the charges, leaving you with a clean criminal record slate. As a result, expunged records don’t appear in background checks, making it look like the offense never happened. Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
January 9, 2022
3 Things You Should Know About Holiday Drug Busts
There’s something about the holidays that just makes people a little crazy. They drink more. And some try illegal drugs or do more of them. For the record, we don’t recommend giving illegal drugs as Christmas gifts. So, if you or a loved one was caught possessing, trafficking, manufacturing, or selling illegal drugs during the… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
January 9, 2022
3 Immediate Steps to Take if You’re Pulled Over for DWI After a Holiday Party
In Houston, drinking and a holiday party go together like peas and carrots. If you’re going to attend an annual holiday party and know you’re going to drink, take a cab or ride-share both to and from the event. Or appoint a designated driver who will not drink to keep everyone else safe. Know that… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
January 8, 2022
JL Appears on the Price of Business Podcast
JL talks to Kevin Price on the Price of Business Podcast about the Innocence Project, facing criminal charges and Constitutional rights. Read More »
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- Mark Hayden
December 13, 2021
Common Mistakes: Criminal Defendants Make
When you face a criminal charge, your actions can determine your future. It’s vital to understand the do’s and dont’s once you have been charged. Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
November 11, 2021
Can I Be Charged With Possession if I Have Delta-8 CBD?
Ever since some states legalized cannabis, there has been a booming business in that industry that has flourished in states like Texas, where any product containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is illegal. THC products such as Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 CBD bind to the cannabinoid receptors in our brain and body, creating an intoxicating and psychoactive effect.… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
November 10, 2021
Understanding Felony Theft in Texas
There are certain circumstances that convert a typical case of theft into felony theft, which is significantly more serious. These include: The possession taken is valued at $2,500 or more The offender has previous convictions for theft The property is stolen from another individual, a grave, or a human corpse The stolen possession is an… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
November 9, 2021
A Guide to Facing Your Upcoming Drug Possession Legal Case in Texas
If you’re caught possessing drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, meth, crack, steroids, or ecstasy, you may be in big trouble. Drug possession could impact both your professional and personal lives, as the charge may appear on your criminal record and still carries a social stigma. From the moment you’re arrested, focus on protecting your rights,… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
November 8, 2021
Trespassing in Texas: 3 Charges You Should Know About
In its simplest form, trespassing is charged when you enter a property that you know you have no right to enter or remain on a property after being informed that you have no right to be there. Criminal trespassing is considered a misdemeanor in Texas. In most cases, it is classified as a Class B… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
November 6, 2021