What can be done if my boyfriend is being charged with tampering with government papers?

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What can be done if my boyfriend is being charged with tampering with government papers?

Someone turned in to the sheriff fake ID’s that my boyfriend had to work. Mostly they were with his name, only 1 was with his father’s name. Now he is being charged with tampering with government papers. Is there anything that could be done to get the charges dropped or not get a felony on his record?

Asked on April 28, 2011 under Criminal Law, Texas

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Since a criminal charge is involved here, your boyfriend really should have legal representation.  An experienced defense lawyer might be able to get the charge dismissed, reduced, or win an acquittal at trial.  You did not indicate, but if he is a first-time offender , a criminal law attorney may be able to assist him in obtaining "diversion" (or TX's equivalent). This is an alternative sentencing program in which a defendant receives a special probation, and if successfully completed, the charge will be withdrawn and the case dismissed.  Additionally, the person;s criminal history record (i.e. "rap sheet") should automatically be cleared.  However, diversion is typically only allowed for a first offense.  This means that if your boyfriend ever again gets into trouble, it will not be available to him at that later time.  That is why if he hires an attorney who is able to get the charge dismissed, he will be eligible for diversion in the future if he should need it.


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