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JL Discusses The AJ Armstrong Murder Conviction

Kevin Price discusses JL Carpenter’s defense in the murder conviction of AJ Armstrong. Mr. Armstong was convicted of murder in the death of his parents and JL was part of Armstrong’s team. Listen to the full interview here:  They used the following documentary as a backdrop for the interview: Texas True Crime Season 3, Episode… Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    January 29, 2024

10 Things to Know if Stopped for DWI/DUI

 Pulled over for DWI during Memorial Day Weekend? 10 Things to Know if Stopped for DWI/DUI Best practice is to not drink then drive – take Uber, plan ahead, get a Designated Driver – all are much cheaper than a $10,000 DWI! If you are pulled over after drinking alcohol, turn on your blinker and make… Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    May 27, 2023

JL Carpenter on The Price of Business Discussing Netflix’s “How to Fix a Drug Scandal”

Price and Carpenter discussed the fascinating Netflix Series “The Fixing of a Drug Scandal.” It is a four-episode series about two drug testers that go off the rails — and the more than 47,000 criminal cases they were involved in get vacated.In this interview, they discuss:* How the situation got so out of control* Any… Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    February 21, 2023

Texas Gun Laws

Can I Carry under new Texas law?

Can I Carry a Firearm under new Texas law? Now that Texas passed a new law related to the carrying of firearms, we are receiving many questions asking under what circumstances does the new law apply. Answer: Generally, if you were eligible to carry a firearm under the old License to Carry law, then you… Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    October 10, 2021

4th of July

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July from the Law Office of JL Carpenter As the 4th of July weekend is upon us, what does that mean and how does it apply to us? On July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 2nd Continental Congress of the Thirteen Colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. The colonies broke free… Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    July 1, 2021

Stopped for DWI

10 Things to Know if Stopped for DWI

What happens if you are pulled over for DWI this holiday season? 10 Things to Know if Stopped for DWI/DUI Best practice is to not drink then drive – take Uber, plan ahead, get a Designated Driver – all are much cheaper than a $10,000 DWI! If you are pulled over after drinking alcohol, turn… Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    December 9, 2020

How Do I Get A Protective Order?

How do I get a restraining order? Have you ever heard the phrase, “The law doesn’t protect you until the damage is done”? This phrase is somewhat true. Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    June 30, 2020

Can I Be Arrested on Words Alone?

The best thing to do is keep quiet, take the arrest, make bond, hire a lawyer and let your lawyer work out the details with you before going to court. Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    June 24, 2020

What is DWI PreTrial Intervention?

Harris County, Texas and other surrounding counties have a DWI Pretrial Intervention program (DWI PTI). This program is used for first time DWI offenders to be accountable for the offense. It is also an opportunity to have the matter expunged and removed from their criminal record. Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    June 23, 2020

drunk panda on the streets

If You Are A Minor, What Are the Penalties for DUI in Houston?

The Houston area has been classified as the deadliest for drivers in the country. An estimated 640 people die on roads in Houston and the surrounding area each year, and almost 3,000 end up seriously injured. Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    June 22, 2020

Cleaning Up Your Record

Have you been arrested and now you want to clean up your record? Not every arrest can be removed from someone’s criminal history. There are two tools available to remove a criminal record from someone’s history; expunctions and non-disclosures. Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    June 14, 2020

What is a Grand Jury?

Oftentimes, we have clients charged with felony cases in which we suggest that we should present their defense to the Grand Jury. Clients get confused between a grand jury and a jury trial. A grand jury is not the same as a jury for a jury trial. Read More »

  • JL Carpenter

    June 7, 2020