It is not the same as merely putting away paperwork. A traffic citation could be included in a driving record. A license suspension could affect employment for years after the incident. Even a criminal conviction that is dismissed can be a source of record. Postponing a last will and testament could leave a family with no clear instructions at a point when they’re the most required. For those living in El Paso, a little regular housekeeping may help to identify unfinished matters before they interfere with work, driving job opportunities, family plans.
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Follow-up with a traffic ticket that is more than the amount of fine
Many drivers are aware of the amount of money due to the fact that it is immediately visible on a notice. What happens once you have paid the fine? This is an important question. In Texas paying a fine for a traffic offense is typically equivalent to accepting the charge. It is important to take into account the consequences for your driving record prior to you decide on the quickest payment method.
Lawyers for traffic ticket cases can look at more than the citation itself. Attorneys will analyze the infraction being accused of, deadlines, driving record as well as the available defenses and alternative options to conviction. Based on eligibility and the circumstances, the options could be dismissed, deferred disposition or defensive driving.
Robert Navar is a long-time attorney who has represented El Paso County drivers in warrant and traffic issues in a variety of cases, which are often dealt with without the driver being in court.
Don’t let a license suspension affect your schedule
Texas can be a tough area to lose your driving privileges when you depend on transport for your job. Imagine an electrician that has to go every day to multiple properties, or a parent working who starts their day only after dropping off their children at school. Transportation services or rides provided by friends may not be a realistic long-term solution.
For qualifying drivers, an occupational license may provide limited legal driving privileges during a suspension. This privilege is usually tied to important activities such as work and school obligations, as well as household chores and may come with limitations. Because the privilege is limited, understanding exactly what driving is allowed is as important as getting the license itself.
Discover what happened to the case files following the trial
Suppose someone was arrested several years ago. The charge was later thrown out, and the individual was free to move on. At a later screening the former case is being discussed. That surprises many people because an outcome that is favorable and the deletion of the record that was underlying are two separate legal issues.
A lawyer for criminal expungement may assess whether an arrest situation is eligible for expunction under Texas law. The answer will depend on the situation and the procedural history. The expunction process can be an extremely useful tool for people who are concerned about their records being uncovered in the future background checks.
If you have instructions, please leave them instead of concerns
Not all unfinished legal matters are resolved by a court. Some cases begin at home.
Imagine a couple who owns a house, has two kids, has retirement and bank accounts, and does not have the last will. If one of the spouses suddenly dies the family that is left may be confronted with crucial questions in an emotional time.
Planning for wills and estates permits people to make decisions while they are able to make them calmly. A will can establish instructions regarding property and determine who should administer the estate. Other tools for estate planning may be required based on the specific situation of a person.
The size of a estate is not the only method to determine the value. The clarity of the instructions is important just equally to families with a modest amount of assets like they would be to someone with substantial assets.
Close the file in the correct reason
Robert Navar practices law in El Paso. He handles traffic citations and warrants for arrest along with driver’s licence issues as well as qualifying criminal expunctions and estate planning. These areas, while seemingly unrelated, can all involve the same issue: is the case over?
Knowing the answer is more valuable than simply making assumptions that it’s the case. A citation that is paid, a suspended license, dismissed criminal case, or an estate plan that is not signed can be a source of stress in ways that are easy to overlook. Reviewing the legal status right now will help clarify what needs to be addressed and what can finally be removed from your life.