Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Misrepresentation of Age

I tried to get into a bar last night with a fake id with my name and

picture on it and i received a citation for misrepresentation of age... how

serious a citation is this? will this go on my record? I am not from TX will

this get back to my home state of Vermont?


Asked on 3/30/04, 4:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

John Armstrong The Law Office of John W. Armstrong

Re: Misrepresentation of Age

It is a Class C misdemeanor(the lowest penalty in Texas) meaning that the offense carries a fine of up to $500.00 with no jail time. You are lucky they did not charge you with Tampering with a Government document or being in possession of a forgery both are felonies. The case has presently charged is not that serious, and I do not believe it will effect your driving privileges.

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Answered on 3/30/04, 4:56 pm


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