Low-income clients regularly have to make decisions about how to allocate their limited resources. When it comes to paying a ticket for a busted taillight or keeping the electricity on, it's understandable that these tickets and their ensuing fines can linger for years. Having a Texas driver license is essential for clients to obtain new or better jobs, so it's important for legal aid advocates to be able to assess and represent clients in these matters. When advocating for your clients, you need to know the options available to resolve outstanding Class C misdemeanors. Presenters will discuss how to help clients resolve outstanding traffic matters and minimize the collateral consequences of convictions.
