Finding the right Criminal Defense Attorney isn't always easy - but its important that you choose wisely. With your permanent criminal record at stake, you owe it to yourself to consult with a knowledgeable and respected DFW Defense Attorney to make sure your bases are covered. A seasoned and accomplished veteran of the Dallas, Denton, Tarrant and Collin County court systems, criminal defense lawyer Andrew Peveto has an outstanding reputation (see Andew's attorney reviews on ), and he will fight to make sure you obtain the best possible outcome to the felony or misdemeanor charges you face.

     Texas prostitution charges are increasing rapidly in Dallas and Collin County (Plano, McKinney, and Frisco). Websites like Craig’s List and various internet dating and social sites like ECCIE have allowed police to target men and women for prostitution and solicitation of prostitution in police raids that often violate the person's Constitutional Rights. We routinely find that police do not have sufficient probable cause to conduct such raids - leading to evidence suppression and the cases being thrown out once we challenge the evidence in some instances.

     Texas Prostitution Laws. In order to be convicted of felony or misdemeanor prostitution charge in Texas, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you: (1) knowingly (2) engaged (or agreed to engage) (3) in sexual conduct (4) for a fee. To prove Texas Solicitation of Prostitution, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you: (1) knowingly (2) solicited another (3) in a public place (4) to engage in sexual conduct (5) for a fee. This is often times hard for the prosecutor to prove. Why? Because there are many loopholes in the law and strategies that can be employed that could result in you winning your prostitution case, or having the Texas prostitution charges dropped and the case dismissed. DO NOT just assume you will have to plead guilty! In Texas, even misdemeanor prostitution convictions have a very negative stigma (especially here in the Texas bible belt) and a conviction for prostitution on your record could greatly damage your ability to get a job in the future.

     The Good News. At the Law Offices of Andrew S Peveto we have a stellar track record in Collin and Dallas County for getting Texas prostitution charges dismissed, reduced, or a finding of "not guilty." Our fees are up front and reasonable, and our staff is courteous and professional. You will be treated with the same dignity and respect as any other client - and we don't judge. Contact Us today to set up a free consultation if you have been arrested for Prostitution or Solicitation in Dallas, Collin County, or the greater DFW area. You will be glad that you did.

     Disorderly Conduct is a misdemeanor offense that includes anything from noise complaints to public altercations. In Texas, the police often arrest people for disorderly conduct even if they did not see anyone commit the crime. Disorderly conduct charges (especially in Collin County and Dallas County) are usually bogus charges - where the only reason the police take people to jail is because their policy is to arrest someone for something once they arrive on the scene. In other words, disorderly conduct is used as the catch-all charge when they can't think of anything else to arrest someone for. Under the Texas Penal Code, there are a variety of ways you can be charged with disorderly conduct. Punishment for disorderly conduct could include a fine and probation, community service, compulsory counseling and jail time (for Class B displaying or discharging a firearm).  Most disorderly conduct offenses are Class C misdemeanors, which are categorized as “fine only” offenses (i.e. no possibility of jail time). But, if you pay the fine, a conviction for disorderly conduct goes on your permanent record. Fortunately for our clients, we can successfully defend disorderly conduct charges in many cases. You have a constitutional right to free speech, expression, and assembly – and the police often violate one or more of these rights when they wrongfully arrest people for disorderly conduct. If you are facing misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges contact us at the Law Offices of Andrew S. Peveto, today.

     In Texas, Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) is treated just as harshly as Texas DWI charges. A .08 blood alcohol level is all it takes to be charged with a crime as serious and financially devastating as a full blown DWI - and a first conviction has a possible fine of up to $2,000 and up to 180 days of jail time (with a 2 day minimum). A second or third BWI conviction can const from $4,000 to $10,000 in fines alone, with jail time from 1 to 10 years. Worst of all, if the boat you were driving has an 50+ horsepower engine, your license will automatically get suspended. Of course, these harsh penalties only apply if you get convicted or plead guilty - and that depends on the quality of your BWI criminal defense attorney. If you have been arrested for a Texas BWI and would like to talk to a highly regarded Dallas and Collin County criminal defense attorney, Contact Peveto Law today for a free consultation.

Peveto Law also handles expunctions, record sealing, driver's licenses, probation violations, early release from probation, and pre-suit negotiations with police.

 

 

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