Tag: criminal defense attorney
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 »
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- JL Carpenter
July 1, 2021
What’s the Difference Between DUI and DWI in Texas
Texas has one of the highest rates of DUI and DWI anywhere in the country. While most people know what DUI and DWI stand for, some find them confusing since the terms are used interchangeably. Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
June 25, 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 »
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- JL Carpenter
June 24, 2020
Criminal Justice in the Age of the Novel Coronavirus
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a highly contagious respiratory illness with a fatality rate in some areas of up to 3%. As of June 2020, there are still no treatments or vaccines available for people with COVID-19. The virus is especially dangerous for older adults, people with underlying health problems, and people with compromised immune systems.… Read More »
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- Attorney JL Carpenter
June 23, 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 »
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- JL Carpenter
June 14, 2020
The Rise in DWI Arrests
At the Law Office of JL Carpenter we diligently review every aspect of our client’s case Read More »
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- JL Carpenter
May 31, 2020
What are my options when charged with a Criminal case?
Assuming probable cause exists for the arrest. there are several options for folks who are charged with a criminal case Read More »
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- JL Carpenter
April 27, 2020