Over the years, I’ve heard client stories of problems with bail bond companies.  Some bail bond companies will charge excessive fees.  They can harass you, your family and friends.  Lots of times they will make your life miserable.  Most people that are bonded out of jail will make all of their court appearances.  But that doesn’t mean that you should be subject of harassment.

If you or a loved one has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge in McKinney, Plano, Frisco or the surrounding Collin County area, the law offices of Andrew Peveto can help.

You will be provided with a swift and easy release from jail.

Being arrested for a crime does not mean you are guilty (thank you, Constitution).  Accordingly, you do not have to wait for a month or two in jail – just waiting for your first court appearance to be set.

But, the Courts do want to make sure that you show up for court – so they set a bond – securing your release pending resolution of your court case (with the money being forfeited if you fail to appear in Court).  The same judges can issue warrants of arrest if you have an outstanding charge or traffic ticket.

Can you Get my Friend Out of Jail?

Whichever Collin County jail you or your loved one confined in, rest assured that Collin County Attorney and Writ Bond Lawyer Andrew Peveto can arrange for swift release from Collin County jails, including Plano, McKinney, and jails in other Collin County cities and towns.

If you need to get someone out of jail – and fast, Contact Peveto Law today (best option – submit our online form - especially before 10AM, after 4PM, and on weekends).

What is the No Refusal Program?

The No Refusal Program is an enforcement strategy that allows jurisdictions to obtain search warrants for blood samples from suspected impaired drivers who refuse breath tests. Many jurisdictions allow officers to request warrants via phone from on-call judges or magistrates. This enables law enforcement to legally acquire a proper blood sample from drivers who refuse to give a breath sample.

During these specified enforcement efforts, prosecutors and judges make themselves available to streamline the warrant acquisition process and help build solid cases that can lead to impaired driving convictions.

Three tips to Avoid a DUI during the holiday weekend

1. Obey all traffic laws

2. You only had one drink!

3. Practice Cooperative Non-cooperation.

Read the full article on Three tips to Avoid a DUI during the holiday weekend.

**And of course, the best way to avoid a DUI during the holiday weekend is not to drink & drive!

If you were arrested for a DUI in Collin County, you should become aware of your chances of beating the case – and the damage a conviction can do to your criminal record. Contact Collin County DUI attorney Andrew Peveto today for a free consultation at (972) 339-8033.

Expungement - The process by which the record of criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed.

Can anyone have their criminal record expunged (destroyed or sealed)?

Not everyone qualifies to have their criminal record expunged.  So I’ve listed a few qualifiers below.

If you have been placed on deferred adjudication for a felony or a misdemeanor A or B, you may have your records sealed by petitioning the court for non-disclosure of your criminal records if deferred adjudication was successfully completed and the charge was dismissed. Once sealed, you will be able honestly say you have not been arrested, placed on deferred adjudication, or convicted. The state will only be allowed to disclose information about the case to certain criminal justice agencies.

To be eligible, you must have successfully completed deferred adjudication, and in some instances, meet a waiting period (2 years for some misdemeanors & 5 years for felonies). Not all offenses are eligible. Call Today to find out if you are eligible!

The typical case in Texas takes about 3 to 6 months. The courts operate on a first-come, first served basis, so the sooner you start, the sooner your record is cleared.

Peveto Law will conduct the research, file the necessary motions, respond to written or oral opposition from the District Attorney, and appear in court to argue the case in front of the judge.

Texas Expungement Attorney – Call Andrew Peveto of Peveto Law!

At Peveto Law, no stone goes unturned in providing you with the best possible criminal defense following your misdemeanor arrest.  At Peveto Law, we pride ourselves on communication and excellent results – see our client reviews on Google Places, Avvo.com, and Yahoo Local.  Contact Us to schedule a free consultation at (972) 339-8033 or submitting our online form.

• Straddling center of lane marker
• Almost striking object or vehicle
• Weaving
• Swerving
• Speed more than “10″ miles below speed limit
• Drifting
• Tires on Center or Lane marker
• Braking Erratically
• Driving into Opposing or Crossing Traffic
• Signaling Inconsistent with driving actions
• Turning abruptly or illegally
• Accelerating or Decelerating Rapidly
• Headlights off

 DUI Charges?  Call Andrew Peveto of Peveto Law!

At Peveto Law, no stone goes unturned in providing you with the best possible criminal defense following your Frisco misdemeanor arrest.  At Peveto Law, we pride ourselves on communication and excellent results - see our client reviews on Google Places, Avvo.com, and Yahoo Local.  Contact Us to schedule a free consultation at (972) 339-8033 or submitting our online form.

Collin County Marijuana Possession Overview

Marijuana Possession in Collin County is taken very seriously and will lead to arrest and drug charges. A marijuana conviction carries a wide range of punishments from court fines, drug offender counseling and probation to lengthy prison sentences, usually depending on various factors such as the your previous criminal history, whether the conviction was for possession, distribution or trafficking and the amount of marijuana possession.

Texas Penalties for Marijuana Possession

The penalty for a marijuana conviction in Texas usually depends on the amount of marijuana and whether there are allegations of marijuana distribution or whether the arrest took place in a drug-free zone, such as around a school. For example, a possession of marijuana arrest for under two (2) ounces of marijuana, is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor in Texas and carries a punishment of up to 180 days in jail and up to a $2,000.00 fine. However, a possession of marijuana arrest in a drug-free zone (surrounding a school) can enhance the penalties, possibly to a felony.

Additionally, there are collateral consequences for a marijuana conviction in Texas. For example, you may have your Texas Driver’s License suspended and a permanent marijuana conviction on your criminal history. You may also be denied employment, apartment rentals, student loans and housing.

Defending You Against Marijuana Charges

Marijuana, like most other drug possession cases, almost always involves constitutional issues.  Such as one of the following -

• How the marijuana was discovered?
• How it was the marijuana seized?
• Did an officer have reasonable suspicion to pull a car over?
• Was a search warrant executed properly?
• Was there probable cause to make an arrest?
• Was evidence obtained by illegal search or seizure, which violates an individual’s rights, and is inadmissible and subject to suppression.

Plano Marijuana defense lawyer Andrew Peveto can examine and review the circumstance surrounding your marijuana arrest to make sure that any evidence that is intended to be presented against you was obtained legally.

Plano Marijuana Defense Lawyer Andrew Peveto of Peveto Law

At Peveto Law, no stone goes unturned in providing you with the best possible criminal defense following your Plano marijuana arrest.  At Peveto Law, we pride ourselves on communication and excellent results – see our client reviews on Google Places, Avvo.com, and Yahoo Local.  Contact Us to schedule a free consultation at (972) 339-8033 or submitting our online form.

Texas Misdemeanor Charges.  Texas Misdemeanor charges are grouped into Class A Misdemeanors,  Class B Misdemeanors, and Class C Misdemeanors.  A conviction on a Class A misdemeanor charge or Class B misdemeanor charge will stain your criminal record forever – making it difficult to find gainful employment.  A Class C Misdemeanor charge can stay on your record as well if you are convicted.   At the very least, you want to make sure that your attorney is looking into whether your misdemeanor charge is eligible for deferred adjudication, a charge reduction, or pretrial diversion so you can later have the charge cleared from you record through expungement or non-disclosure.

 Misdemeanor Charges In Texas?  Call Andrew Peveto of Peveto Law!

Texas Misdemeanor charges can ruin your life – especially if it turns into a conviction.  Many Class A Misdemeanor and Class B Misdemeanor charges in Texas carry serious repercussions if you plead guilty – even if you get deferred adjudication.  These consequences are often a trap for those that don’t hire a good attorney or who represent themselves.

If you are charged with a  Texas Class A Misdemeanor or Texas Class B Misdemeanor in Collin County or Dallas, your future is at stake.  You owe it to yourself to consult with a qualified local defense attorney with a great reputation, vast knowledge of Texas misdemeanor laws, and many years experience defending misdemeanor charges in Dallas, McKinney, Denton and Fort Worth.

Call Andrew Peveto of Peveto Law!

At Peveto Law, no stone goes unturned in providing you with the best possible criminal defense following your misdemeanor arrest.  At Peveto Law, we pride ourselves on communication and excellent results – see our client reviews on Google Places, Avvo.com, and Yahoo Local.  Contact Us to schedule a free consultation at (972) 339-8033 or submitting our online form.

Should you take a DUI arrest seriously?

• Turning with wide radius
• Straddling center of lane marker
• Appearing to be “drunk”
• Almost striking object or vehicle
• Weaving
• Driving on other than designated roadway
• Swerving
• Speed more than “10″ miles below speed limit
• Stopping without cause in Traffic lane
• Following too closely
• Drifting
• Tires on Center or Lane marker
• Braking Erratically
• Driving into Opposing or Crossing Traffic
• Signaling Inconsistent with driving actions
• Slow response to traffic signals
• Stopping inappropriately (other than in a lane)
• Turning abruptly or illegally
• Accelerating or Decelerating Rapidly
• Headlights off

 Plano DUI Charges – Andrew Peveto of Peveto Law

At Peveto Law, no stone goes unturned in providing you with the best possible criminal defense following your Frisco misdemeanor arrest.  At Peveto Law, we pride ourselves on communication and excellent results – see our client reviews on Google Places, Avvo.com, and Yahoo Local.  Contact Us to schedule a free consultation at (972) 339-8033 or submitting our online form.

• Turning with wide radius
• Straddling center of lane marker
• Appearing to be “drunk”
• Almost striking object or vehicle
• Weaving
• Driving on other than designated roadway
• Swerving
• Speed more than “10″ miles below speed limit
• Stopping without cause in Traffic lane
• Following too closely
• Drifting
• Tires on Center or Lane marker
• Braking Erratically
• Driving into Opposing or Crossing Traffic
• Signaling Inconsistent with driving actions
• Slow response to traffic signals
• Stopping inappropriately (other than in a lane)
• Turning abruptly or illegally
• Accelerating or Decelerating Rapidly
• Headlights off

 Plano DUI Charges – Andrew Peveto of Peveto Law

At Peveto Law, no stone goes unturned in providing you with the best possible criminal defense following your misdemeanor arrest.  At Peveto Law, we pride ourselves on communication and excellent results – see our client reviews on Google Places, Avvo.com, and Yahoo Local.  Contact Us to schedule a free consultation at (972) 339-8033 or submitting our online form.

Texas Class A Misdemeanors

Texas Class A misdemeanors are the most serious type of misdemeanor offense in Texas.  Conviction of a Class A misdemeanor carries punishments of a fine of up to $4000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year in a county jail.  The court may also impose a maximum of two years of community supervision (adult probation)*, or three years of community supervision with an extension.

Example of Texas Class A misdemeanors include:

• DWI (second offense)
• Assault with bodily injury
• Burglary of a vehicle or vending machine
• Possession of two to four ounces of marijuana
• Unlawful carrying of a weapon
• Gambling promotion
• Violation of protective orders
• Cruelty to animals
• Perjury
• Public lewdness
• Resisting arrest
• Unlawful restraint

Texas Class B Misdemeanors

Texas Class C Misdemeanors

 Texas Class A Misdemeanor Charges – Hire Andrew Peveto of Peveto Law

At Peveto Law, no stone goes unturned in providing you with the best possible criminal defense following your misdemeanor arrest.  At Peveto Law, we pride ourselves on communication and excellent results – see our client reviews on Google Places, Avvo.com, and Yahoo Local.  Contact Us to schedule a free consultation at (972) 339-8033 or submitting our online form.

Class C Misdemeanors

Class C misdemeanors are considered the least serious type of any criminal offense in Texas.  A Class C misdemeanor conviction in Texas carries a punishment of a fine of up to $500.  Community service in addition to or in place of the fine is at the judge’s discretion.  A common example of a Class C misdemeanor in Texas is a traffic offense that results in a traffic ticket.  Other types of

Texas Class C misdemeanor offenses include:

• Disorderly conduct
• Public intoxication
• Bad checks
• Simple assault
• Criminal trespass
• Gambling
• Bail jumping
• Leaving a child in a vehicle
• Petty theft such as shoplifting
• Possession of alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle
• Driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor
• Minor in possession of alcohol (MIP)
• Minor in possession of tobacco

Texas Class B Misdemeanors

Texas Class A Misdemeanors

 Texas Class C Misdemeanor Charges – Andrew Peveto of Peveto Law

At Peveto Law, no stone goes unturned in providing you with the best possible criminal defense following your misdemeanor arrest.  At Peveto Law, we pride ourselves on communication and excellent results – see our client reviews on Google Places, Avvo.com, and Yahoo Local.  Contact Us to schedule a free consultation at (972) 339-8033 or submitting our online form.