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Do you need a criminal lawyer?

Townsend Myers — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:45:53 +0000

If you are reading this, chances are you need help from a criminal defense attorney. It may be for yourself, for a friend or a family member. Maybe you have been arrested for a serious felony crime, and you feel like your life is over. Perhaps you just had a few too many drinks on Bourbon Street, or maybe your son/daughter/wife/husband was arrested for driving under the influence. No matter what, if you’ve made it to this website, my guess is that you are looking for information about criminal defense law, and perhaps have even decided you need to hire a criminal defense attorney.

No matter what your situation may be, YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. You’ve landed at the online home of NOLA Criminal Law. I am attorney Townsend Myers, and I am here to answer your questions and help you solve your problem.

My goal is simple. To provide honest, straightforward answers to your criminal law questions, and give you an objective legal opinion regarding your case. Most importantly, I am here to help you through a difficult time; to guide you through the often uncomfortable journey into (and out of) the criminal justice system.

Having practiced criminal defense law for over fifteen years, there’s not much people can get arrested for that I haven’t already seen and dealt with firsthand. Therefore, I can tell you a few things for certain:

1) Your case can be handled. This is not the first time I’ve helped someone get out of jail/expunge a conviction/get their drivers license back.

2) It will be okay. Though this may feel like the end of the world, you can–and will–get through it. Promise.

3) You’re hopefully not going (back) to jail. The overall legal outcome is not likely to be as dire as you might think.

4) You don’t have to do this on your own. In fact, I strongly encourage you NOT to attempt handling your case by yourself. A capable, experienced attorney will not only speed up the process, but also ensure your situation is handled correctly, thoroughly, and permanently the first time around.

NOLA Criminal Law specializes in capable, honest, non-judgmental legal representation to make this difficult time as easy as possible on you and your loved ones. You will get through this, and I can help. Call 504.237.5245 today for a free case evaluation.

I began the practice of law in 1993 with a promise to myself that I would offer my clients an unparalleled personal, professional approach to criminal defense. My commitment to Honesty, Availability, Service, and Experience is the reason my practice has grown into what it is today.

Please call now. The longer you wait, the greater the consequences will be. An arrest, criminal charge or conviction is a serious issue, but it doesn’t have to ruin your life. You can reach me, Townsend Myers, via phone, text message, Facebook, Twitter or email. Don’t wait. Take action right away. You’ll be glad that you did.

Expunging a Misdemeanor Conviction

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:55:16 +0000

In order to have a misdemeanor conviction expunged, the Louisiana State law requires that an individual first have the conviction dismissed and set aside under the provisions of Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 894. In order to take advantage of this provision, your attorney must, at the time of your sentencing for a misdemeanor conviction, move the sentencing judge to allow you conviction to be entered under Article 894. This provision of the law allows a judge to dismiss your case set your conviction aside after the successful completion of a period of probation. Only under those circumstances can you move the court to dismiss and set your misdemeanor conviction aside. For that reason, it is imperative to have effective representation from a criminal defense attorney at all stages of the misdemeanor process.

So having the opportunity to fully expunge a misdemeanor conviction requires several things:

Being sentenced under Art. 894 at the time of your conviction
Successfully completing your misdemeanor probation
Filing a Motion to Dismiss and Set Aside your conviction under Art. 894; and
Filing a Motion to Expunge your record.

Though the expungement process itself does not require that you retain an attorney, an experienced criminal defense attorney can help make sure that the process is handled efficiently and effectively.

Questions About Criminal Law?

Townsend Myers — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:42:18 +0000

I spend most of my working life talking to people about criminal law and criminal defense. What good is information if you can’t share it? You have questions about court, trials, the legal process, criminal law. I believe in providing honest, straightforward answers to your questions. You need information, I’m here to give it to you. You may need a lawyer now, or you may just have a question. If I can help you out, I am happy to do it. Please use the form below to ask your question and I will reply as soon as possible.