Rockwall Ticket Attorney

Lawyers That Assist With Tickets In Rockwall

There are many types of tickets that a police officer can issue.  Tickets can range from theft, public intoxication and assault.  Traffic related tickets are also commonplace for an officer to issue.  Protecting your permanent record should be the highest concern once a ticket has been issued.  This page is dedicated to informing those who have been issued a ticket in Rockwall County.  We hope it helps you understand the procedural process once a ticket has been issued and what can be done to protect your criminal record and/or driving record.  If you would like to discuss your particular case with our experienced lawyers in Rockwall after reading this page, feel free to call us at 214-321-4105.

Assault & Assault Family Violence Charges

These charges can have the most serious impact on a person’s life simply by the filing of the charge.  The reason why these cases need to be handled by an experienced legal professional in Rockwall, Texas is due to how the law operates once a charge is filed.  When an assault case is filed, and it is designated as an assault family violence charge, then state law requires that the fingerprints be taken of the person alleged to have committed the assault.  These fingerprints are normally taken at the first hearing in Rockwall Municipal Court or the Justice of the Peace Court in Rockwall County.  Once these fingerprints are taken, the court is required to send the prints to Texas DPS.  Texas DPS then reports the records to all state agencies.  Why is this important to understand?  Because if you hold a professional license in the State of Texas that must be in good standing to conduct business and this is reported to your state agency that holds your license, then it can be revoked by that same state agency for the filing of the charge alone.  Even if you have not been convicted of the crime of assault, the state agency can take action against you.  So who would this apply to?  Think of doctors, nurses, school teachers, locksmiths, AC repair technicians, etc.  There are many professions that require state licensing.  Don’t take risks with your employment.  Get an experienced legal professional in Rockwall, Texas to defend your assault case if you have been charged.

Public Intoxication

 

Public intoxication is another charge where an attorney must be experienced to do a client justice in Rockwall, Texas.  The main issue is understanding separation of powers principles to recognize that even if a public intoxication charge is dismissed, there is almost always an arrest record that accompanies the charge.  The arrest record is not part of the judicial record because the Rockwall Police Department is part of the executive branch of government and is not required to destroy their records.  This means your mug shot, etc. related to your arrest are still searchable by employers and any other interested parties.  An experienced criminal defense lawyer in Rockwall will be able to come up with a plan to destroy not only the judicial records but the police records related to your public intoxication charge in Rockwall, Texas.

Theft

 

Theft cases are considered crimes of moral turpitude.  This means that they can be used against you to deny employment, housing and even disallow a person from serving on a jury.  Don’t allow theft to destroy your current employment or future potential jobs that could elevate your financial status.  Our team of legal professionals have seen theft charges come back to haunt clients 20 years after the conviction when applying for new positions that could better their life because they allowed the theft charge to be reported as a conviction on their permanent record.  If you have been charged with theft, the name of the game is to make sure your record remains clear at all cost to avoid problems in the future.

Drug Paraphernalia

 

Drug paraphernalia tickets are also very nuanced in that once they are reported to DPS as a conviction there is no real way to determine what the paraphernalia was.  For example, was it paraphernalia related to heroine, cocaine, meth or marijuana.  This leaves potential employers to think the worst was involved and possibly deny employment based on that reason.  Our Rockwall, Texas criminal defense attorneys can help assist you in ensuring that your record remains clear so that future opportunities are not missed due a potential employer taking into account a drug paraphernalia charge to deny you an opportunity.

Traffic Tickets For Commercial Drivers in Rockwall County

 

Commercial drivers are held to a higher standard in Texas when they are pulled over and issued a traffic ticket.  Commercial drivers are not eligible to take driver safety.  CDL drivers are also not eligible for deferred adjudication to have a traffic ticket dismissed.  This can make things very difficult for a Rockwall ticket lawyer.  You have to have  Rockwall attorney willing to do what it takes to ensure that every opportunity is taken to defend your driving record as a CDL driver in Texas.  This means even setting a traffic ticket for trial if necessary.  Our traffic ticket attorneys in Rockwall will do everything it takes to fight to protect your driving record.  There are never guarantees when it comes to traffic ticket defense for commercial drivers, but you will not question the effort and dedication put into your case to defend your livelihood.

The Ticket Was Issued… So What Now?

It is important to understand that after a ticket is issued, regardless of whether you agree with the officer or not, you must contact the court within a specific period of time to avoid the case going past due and possibly into warrant.  Attorneys refer to this date as the “appearance date.”  The least amount of time by law a court can give a person to contact them after a ticket has been issued is 10 days.  Most courts will give more time than this, but you do not want to wait too long.

What Happens If The Ticket Goes Past Due?

If you waited a little too long to contact the court regarding your ticket in Rockwall County, then the court can (1) put a hold on your ability to renew your driver license (2) issue a warrant for your arrest; or (3) both.  However, you do not want to panic if this occurs.  Both the driver license hold and the warrant can be removed by a ticket lawyer in your area without impacting your permanent driving record.  Most attorneys will accomplish this by posting an appearance bond in the court to remove the warrant.  The hold is then removed by paying a penalty fee to The State of Texas after the bond has been accepted by the court.  These are referred to as OMNI holds.

Why It Is Important To Protect Your Record Against Ticket Convictions In Texas

We have to face the reality that our world is becoming more and more interconnected.  With that, this means that your criminal record and driving record are also more easily available to employers, family, friends and even apartment complexes and housing landlords.  Your record can be used in a million ways to evaluate you as a person, without even meeting you.  This is why your record is important.  This is why you need to fight to protect it.  If you get a theft ticket conviction, it can cost you a job.  If you get an assault ticket conviction it can cost you a housing opportunity.  If you get a speeding ticket it can cost you losing out on the best insurance rates.  All of these issues can be at stake when dealing with a ticket in Rockwall County.

Discuss Your Rockwall Ticket With A Lawyer

If you would like to discuss your ticket in Rockwall with an experienced team of legal professionals before you choose how to proceed, we would be glad to assist.  It is always good to know all of your available options before deciding what course to take.  We would be honored to help you make that decision.  Simply pick up the phone and call 214-321-4105 to talk to a lawyer today.