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 »
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- JL Carpenter
February 21, 2023
How to Get False Assault Charges Dropped in Texas
Assault is a serious crime in Texas. Under Texas law, if a person knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another individual, he or she can get charged with misdemeanor assault. Aggravated assault, on the other hand, means the offender caused serious bodily injury or brandished a deadly weapon. If you’re convicted of simple misdemeanor assault, you’ll face up to… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
February 16, 2023
What Is Deferred Adjudication and When Is It an Option?
Usually offered to first-time offenders by a judge, deferred adjudication is a type of community supervision/probation. It allows a defendant to accept responsibility for a crime he or she committed without a conviction being recorded. It’s important to note that the jury cannot grant a deferred adjudication. Since only a judge can grant this order, the defender… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
February 14, 2023
High-Speed Police Chase: What Punishment Can You Face If You Elude Arrest In A Motor Vehicle?
When the police signal a person to pull over, that person’s fight or flight mode is activated. If you have nothing to worry about, you’ll easily comply with the officers and pull over. However, if you panic because you have a controlled substance in your car or you have a warrant for your arrest for… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
February 10, 2023
Can You Get a DWI in Texas While Operating a Moving Vehicle with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)?
There are no self-driving cars on the market as of January 2023, but there are several vehicles on the market that have advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and they have automatic tasks that include acceleration, braking, and even steering. And the features are improving with newer models to include lane changing and hands-free cruise control. These… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
February 8, 2023
Most Important Things Your Criminal Defense Attorney Should Do
You just hired a criminal defense attorney to defend you against serious charges. Here is what they should be doing to get ready for your case. Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
February 2, 2023
JL Appears on the Price of Business Podcast to Talk About the Netfilx Series “Don’t Pick Up the Phone”
JL and Kevin Price talk about the new Netflix 3- part docuseries, “Don’t Pick Up the Phone” on the Price of Business podcast. The program is based on a series of hoax calls from 1994 through 2004 made by David Richard Stewart. The correctional officer posed as law enforcement calling fast food chain managers convincing… Read More »
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- Mark Hayden
January 19, 2023
New Year, Fresh Start: How to Clear Your DWI Criminal Record in 2023
As you step into 2023, it’s time for a fresh start. Criminal record expungement is the process of getting your criminal conviction destroyed or sealed from the official state or federal record. This means your criminal conviction will be removed from the public record completely—as though it never happened. Hidden from public view, it will… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
January 13, 2023
Wrongly Arrested for Drunk Driving This Christmas? Here’s What to Do and What NOT to Do
Drunk driving arrests are common throughout the year in Texas—especially in the summer and during the holidays. As people attend Christmas parties for friends and family and for work, they may overindulge in drinking and decide to drive home. If you’re attending any event this holiday season where alcohol is being served, take a rideshare… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
January 11, 2023
Boating While Intoxicated on New Year’s Eve: What Do I Do if I’m Arrested?
As the New Year’s celebrations kick off, it’s important to let loose, but don’t go overboard with the celebrating. If you’re going out either on the road or on the water, be responsible. If you’re driving, don’t drink. And if you do drink, don’t drive a motor vehicle or watercraft—especially if you have passengers on… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
January 9, 2023
Can I Spend Christmas with My Family After an Arrest?
The holidays are the perfect time to gather ’round your loved ones and spend some much-needed quality time. Unfortunately, in many cases, the holidays can breed conflict among family members, and it also means parties with alcohol being served. This means a spike in arrests for family violence and DWI. However, if you were recently… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
December 24, 2022
Can Drug Charges Affect My Child Custody Case in Texas?
Fighting a child custody case isn’t easy. As you and your partner struggle to find the most suitable arrangement for your child, the situation can get out of hand because sometimes divorce can be messy. Both parents want maximum time with their children, and they fight hard to claim it. However, the outcome is rarely… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
December 19, 2022