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Petition for Non – Disclosure | Dallas Criminal Lawyers

March 22, 2011 By

We have written a lot in this space about the definitions of various crimes under Texas law and some of the punishments prosecutors regularly seek. But there is a method that can allow a person, under limited circumstances, to keep certain things from being reported on a criminal background check made by a potential employer. To be successful in making a petition for non – disclosure, many variables must be accounted for, but one thing is certain – you must retain the services of an experienced criminal attorney to review all the facts surrounding your situation and then frame the petition in the most favorable way for you.

What is It?

A criminal case can potentially follow you for the rest of his or your life. A criminal record can hinder your future and make it hard for you to move past it. However, Texas allows for certain things to be kept private from criminal background checks performed by potential or current employers, lenders, rental agencies, or other organizations. To do this, you must file a petition for non-disclosure. A petition for non-disclosure, if successful, will make it impossible for many of these organizations to gain access to information about a criminal case.

The process of petitioning for and obtaining an order of non-disclosure is complex. Also, some crimes are not eligible for non-disclosure, and, for some charges, you must wait between two and five years before non – disclosure can be sought.

Experience Counts

If you are considering filing a petition for non-disclosure, there are many factors to consider. But throughout the complex process, the knowledge, skill and experience of the attorneys at Clancy & Clancy will be there to guide and advise you and to help you navigate the procedural maze ahead. We will answer your questions and provide clear, objective legal advice. Email or call Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Clancy & Clancy at (214) 740-9955 to schedule a consultation.

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Public Intoxication Laws in Dallas Texas

March 7, 2011 By

The offense of public intoxication is an unusual one in Texas. If you have been charged with public intoxication, you probably have more questions than you have answers. Only an attorney with the knowledge, skills and experience that comes with 40 years of representing people in Texas can begin to help you answer them.

What is It?

In Texas, an individual is arrested for the offense of public intoxication if he or she appears in a public place while intoxicated to such a degree that the person may present a danger to himself or others. Public Intoxication is punishable in Texas as a Class C Misdemeanor. While that sounds relatively harmless, a charge of public intoxication may result in an arrest, a night in jail, a conviction, and a maximum fine of $500. The effect of a conviction on your employment and financial opportunities could be even more serious.

While people are routinely charged with public intoxication in the areas immediately outside bars, restaurants and sporting events, the prosecutors have some difficulty convicting people of the charge when it is challenged at trial by an experienced criminal trial attorney.

Let Us Help You

If you have been charged with public intoxication, you are facing the problems associated with the stigma of a conviction, the possibility of jail time and heavy fines and the future limitations a conviction can place on you. At Clancy & Clancy, we have the experience and training to guide through a successful defense, and we can help you avoid the harshest penalties, the heaviest fines and the other consequences that can come from a conviction on a public intoxication charge. We will answer all your questions clearly and objectively and provide straightforward legal analysis. Call Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Clancy & Clancy at (214) 740-9955 or email us to schedule a consultation.

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