It’s not the same as putting away paperwork. Traffic tickets can be added to a driver’s criminal record. A suspended license can continue hindering employment for a long time after the initial offense. Even a dismissed criminal charge may leave traces. In the same way the delay of a will may leave a family with no precise instructions at a time when they are most important. Legally-adequate housekeeping is essential for people in El Paso to identify any issues that are not resolved before they impact their plans for work, travel, or even employment.
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Follow up with a traffic ticket that is more than the fine
The cost of a ticket is printed immediately, so many drivers are focused on that dollar amount. It is also important to find out what happens once the fine has been paid. In Texas the payment of an traffic ticket is usually similar to accepting an indictment. It is important to think about the consequences for your driving record before you choose the fastest payment method.
Attorneys who handle traffic tickets are able to examine more than the tickets themselves. The lawyer will look at the accused infraction, deadlines, driving record, available defenses and alternatives to the conviction. Depending on your eligibility and the circumstances you could be able to select dismissal, deferred resolution, or defensive driving.
Robert Navar is a long-time attorney who has represented El Paso County drivers in matters involving warrants and traffic as well as many other cases that are often handled without the need for a driver to attend court.
Stop a License Suspension from Monitoring Your Schedule
Texas is not a state where you’ll be able to lose your driving privileges, particularly in the case of a livelihood that relies on transportation. Imagine an electrician that visits many properties every day, or a parent who’s work begins only after dropping children at school. Rides on public transportation or from friends may not provide an effective long-term solution.
For qualifying drivers, an occupational license may provide limited legal driving privileges during a suspension. The license is generally tied to essential activities, such as school, employment or household duties that are necessary as well as specific restrictions. Knowing the driving privileges is vital because the privileges are not unlimited.
Learn what happened to the case dossier following the trial
Imagine someone who was arrested many years ago. In the end, the charges were dropped and the suspect was released. At the time of an employment screening and interview, the details of the case from earlier appears. This can be a bit of a shock to some because the legal issues of a favorable result and the removal of the records which support it are two separate questions.
An attorney who specializes in criminal expungement can decide the case or arrest is exempt from expunction pursuant to Texas law. There are a variety of answers based on the situation and the procedure’s history. If you can obtain expunction it is essential to take this route should you be concerned that your record will be included on subsequent background searches.
You can leave instructions in place of concerns
Every unfinished issue within the legal system requires the courtroom. Some begin at home.
Imagine a couple that owns a house, has two kids, has retirement and bank accounts, but hasn’t prepared a will. If one of the spouses suddenly dies and leaves a family behind, they may face important questions in the midst of a difficult time.
Planning for wills and estates allows individuals to make decisions while being able to make them with ease. A will can specify instructions on property, and who is to manage an estate. Other tools for estate planning may be needed depending on the situation of a particular person.
The size of the estate will not define the value. A family with a small amount of assets may benefit from clear and precise instructions just as much as someone with substantial wealth.
Close the File to the right reason
Robert Navar, an El Paso attorney, has a practice in traffic citations, warrants driver’s license issues, criminal expunctions which are deemed to be valid, and estate planning. These areas, while seemingly in no way related, can all raise the same question: is the case really over?
The knowledge of that answer could be more valuable than assuming it is. It’s easy for people to overlook the impact of a paid ticket, suspended license or a resolution of a criminal case or not signing an estate planning document. Examining your legal situation can help you determine what needs to be addressed and what should be left in the past.