Free Consultations For Deibt Card & Credit Card Abuse Credit and debit card abuse is a serious crime in Texas and is considered a form of fraud. Fraud crimes usually involve a form of deceit. In credit or debit card abuse crimes, an individual takes another...
The terms “restraining order” and “protective order” are often used interchangeably, but these terms actually describe two different types of court orders. An individual who needs to secure either of these two types of orders will want to understand the important...
Minor in consumption of alcohol means that a minor, a person under the age of 21, was given a citation or minor in consumption ticket for consuming an alcoholic beverage. A charge of minor in consumption is a class “C” misdemeanor under Texas law, which is a serious...
With summer holidays returning, Denton Texas drivers will likely notice DWI/DUI checkpoints along Texas roads and highways. DWI checkpoints are roadblocks operated by law enforcement to check the sobriety of every driver who passes through the checkpoint....
If you have been arrested for impaired driving (DWI or DUI), you are facing serious consequences. If you plead guilty or you are convicted of impaired driving, you will likely be required to pay fines and court fees. As part of your sentence for receiving a DWI in...
Many people in Texas think that these two terms are interchangeable. However, depending on the state you live in, this difference can be important. DUI is an acronym that stands for “driving under the influence.” DWI stands for either “driving while...
In Texas, Juvenile Law applies to children ages ten to sixteen charged by the authorities with wrongdoing. NOTE: A person is an adult for purposes of criminal prosecution at the age of seventeen in Texas. Juvenile Law in Texas covers traditional crimes such as drug...
Identity Theft Crime: Credit Card Abuse What are Identity Theft Crimes? The three most common Identity Theft Crimes are Credit Card Abuse, Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information and Forgery. Identity Theft occurs when a victim’s identifying...
• What is an Expungement? An Expungement or, Expunction under Texas law, is a legal action that will completely clear the record of a criminal offense. Most people refer to this action as an Expungement so I will use that terminology here. When an Expungement is...
We here at the Peugh Law Firm are pleased to announce that our attorney, Dan Peugh, has been nominated for Best of Denton County in the Legal Services Category. This year he has been nominated specifically for his work in Juvenile Defense. Dan has been nominated and...
