Forgery

Posted on | August 25, 2010 | No Comments

When we talk about forgery, usually we are talking about falsely making out a check or some other means of obtaining money by fraud. However, forgery can include falsely signing a will or a deed or some other recorded instrument. It can also mean completing or altering written documents issued by a public office or agency. Whether you are charged with forging a signature on a check or credit card receipt or obtaining government benefits illegally, you will find that forgery is prosecuted with increasing regularity and more aggressively than ever in an age where a person’s identity is itself a valuable and vulnerable commodity.

Why Do I Need a Lawyer?

Because forgery is a serious crime it can result in serious prison time, you must have a knowledgeable, experienced lawyer on your side. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Clancy & Clancy have been defending people accused of forgery in the Dallas – Fort Worth area for over forty years combined. Our team approach ensures that you receive the full benefit of our combined experience.

If this is the first time you have ever been charged with an offense, you need a law firm on your side that can provide the strong, experienced criminal defense to help you avoid the serious penalties and consequences that can come with a forgery conviction. Any forgery conviction can carry lengthy jail terms, large fines, a permanent criminal record and unforeseen effects on employment, education and housing.

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If you’ve been accused of forgery in any of its forms, or any other crime, contact Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Clancy & Clancy or call 214-740-9955 to schedule a consultation.

Deceptive Business Practices

Posted on | August 11, 2010 | No Comments

Deceptive business practices sound like something that should be handled in the civil courts. But District and County Attorneys in Texas have recently been discussing the criminal aspects of these situations and focusing more of their efforts on prosecuting those they believe to be criminally deceiving the public.

What Is It?

Simply put, the deceptive business practices that are criminal are, basically, of the “bait-and-switch” variety – selling or delivering less than the quantity advertised, selling something used as new, misrepresenting the price of something to be sold. While the laundry list of crimes in the Deceptive Business Practices statute are misdemeanors, you still need the knowledge, experience and skill of an aggressive defense lawyer. The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Clancy & Clancy have been defending people in the Dallas – Fort Worth area for more than 40 years, and their understanding of the prosecution of Deceptive Business Practices cases has helped many of their clients avoid the harshest penalties.

Let Us Stand Up for You

If you are being prosecuted under Texas’ Deceptive Business Practices statute, you are facing the potential of a jail sentence, the embarrassment of the ruin of your business and the mark that a criminal record for this kind of fraud leaves. We have the knowledge and skill to help you avoid the most severe penalties, fines and consequences that can arise from a Deceptive Business Practices conviction. We will answer your questions and provide objective legal analysis. Call Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Clancy & Clancy. Send us an email or call 214-740-9955 to schedule a consultation.

Fraudulent Transfer

Posted on | July 28, 2010 | No Comments

The transfer of title to an item of property, especially a house or some other highly valuable asset, is usually something that you are free to do as you please. However, if you deed your house to your wife to avoid losing it to someone to whom you owe money, or to avoid it being taken when you are sued by your neighbor after your dog bites him, it will most likely be considered by the courts to be a fraudulent transfer of title.

What Is It?

This situation most often arises when a person is considering filing bankruptcy or when a lawsuit is filed, and the debtor or defendant is concerned about keeping his house. It is crucial to involve a knowledgeable, experienced lawyer as you make these decisions and before a mistake is made that can’t be unmade. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Clancy & Clancy have been helping people in the Dallas – Fort Worth area protect their assets in ways that are within the law for a combined forty years. Our team approach ensures that you receive the full benefit of our combined experience.

Let Us Guide You

If it’s too late, and you have already made what has been found to be a fraudulent transfer, then you need a law firm on your side that can provide the strong, experienced counsel to help you avoid the serious penalties and costs that can come with a finding of fraudulent transfer. Contact Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Clancy & Clancy or call 214-740-9955 to schedule a consultation.

Deadly Conduct

Posted on | July 14, 2010 | No Comments

A charge of Deadly Conduct is a very serious one. And just what deadly conduct is is very broad under Texas law. But one thing is certain; you should not face a charge of deadly conduct without an attorney who can aggressively represent you with all the defenses that in-the-trenches knowledge and years of experience provide.

What Is It?

Deadly Conduct is, basically, an assault with some very specific elements – recklessly engaging in conduct that puts someone else in danger of serious bodily injury, or shooting a gun in the direction of one or more people or into a home, building or car not knowing whether it is occupied. Deadly Conduct may be either a misdemeanor or a felony. Only the knowledge, experience and skill of an Aggressive and Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer can protect a client in this situation. The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Clancy & Clancy have been defending people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for more than 40 years, and their understanding of the law of Deadly Conduct has protected their clients from the most severe penalties.

Let Us Stand Up for You

If you have been charged with Deadly Conduct, you are facing the potential of a lengthy jail sentence as well as fines, restitution and a criminal record that can keep you from purchasing a gun or getting a job or a house. We have the knowledge and skill to help you avoid the harshest penalties, fines and consequences that can come from a conviction on a Deadly Conduct charge. We will answer your questions and provide objective legal analysis. Call the Dallas – Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys at Clancy & Clancy. Visit our website at www.dfwcriminallawyer.com/ or call 214-740-9955 to schedule a consultation.

Crimes Against Elderly Could be Classified as Hate Crimes

Posted on | June 22, 2010 | No Comments

In Queens, New York, prosecutors are beginning to classify non-violent crimes against the elderly as hate crimes. Typically, hate crimes are when a defendant commits a violent crime against someone because of their gender, sexual orientation or race. But since 2005, at least 5 Queens defendants have either plead guilty to or been convicted of non-violent hate crimes against the elderly.

For example, there was a recent incident in New York where three elderly men were taken advantage of by two women. The women befriended the men and eventually used their credit cards for dental work and even to purchase a kidney on the black market.

This novel approach by New York prosecutors is being watched closely by other state district attorneys. Defendants view the elderly as a group of people that are relatively easy to take advantage of. In New York, a non-hate crime theft of less than $1 million carries no mandatory prison time. If the crime is upgraded to a hate crime, the defendant must serve between 1 and 25 years in jail.

Hate crime laws vary by state. In New York, the statute reads a hate crime is a crime committed “because of a belief or perception regarding the race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation of a person.”

However, the language that opens the legislation clearly focuses on hate: “Crimes motivated by invidious hatred toward particular groups not only harm individual victims but send a powerful message of intolerance and discrimination to all members of the group to which the victim belongs.”

If you’ve been accused of a hate crime or any other crime, contact Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Clancy & Clancy. Visit their website at http://www.dfwcriminallawyer.com/ or call 214-740-9955 to schedule a consultation.

Exactly How Will the Law Treat Non-Residents Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated?

Posted on | May 18, 2010 | No Comments

Generally non-citizens of the USA could possibly be deported anytime they are convicted of criminal offenses involving moral turpitude or maybe an aggravated felony. A number of illegal acts, drug offenses and domestic violence, many times end up in deportation of the non-citizen upon conviction.

Aggravated criminal offense has a very particular meaning under immigration law that might differ from state regulation. Non-citizens convicted of aggravated felonies will in all likelihood have no remedy from deportation. If they are deported, this kind of conviction would certainly ban them forever from coming back again to the USA. Some offenses are unconditionally aggravated felonies, for instance homicide, sexual attacks and robbery. A number of misdemeanors are considered aggravated felonies. Misdemeanor sexual abuse of a child, under immigration law, is considered an aggravated criminal offense.

A non-citizen can be deported if the conviction involves moral turpitude. The actual criminal offense must have been committed inside of 5 yrs of the entry to the USA. The sentence for the criminal offense must be one where the imprisonment is in excess of 1 year.

In the state of Illinois, in the event you are guilty of getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol, the conviction is not viewed as involving moral turpitude or an aggravated criminal offense. However, if the non-citizen furnishes false info to the police, that would be tantamount to a crime of moral turpitude. In case you acquire multiple convictions for DUI in Illinois, the succeeding convictions are not considered a crime of moral turpitude. Even when the conviction is for Felony Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, immigration law won’t see the conviction as an aggravated felony or a moral turpitude offense.

On the other hand, when individuals who are convicted of numerous DUI’s, they normally have a companion driving while license revocation or suspension charge or the grounds for the aggravated drunk driving offense was the license suspension, immigration law sees the conviction as one of moral turpitude. This kind of conviction could lead to the deportation / removal of the non-citizen.

There are a few internet sites such as Dupage County DUI that have more facts regarding these matters. Immigration authorities don’t actively seek out non-residents convicted of driving offenses. Nonetheless, difficulties may well arise when the alien renews the work permit or visa. It is highly advisable that if you’re not a U.S. Citizen, you will need to talk to a legal professional that is proficient in both Criminal Law and Immigration Law.

Dallas – Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys TX

Posted on | March 27, 2010 | No Comments

Fighting to Protect Your Rights throughout Dallas & Fort Worth Metroplex Texas

Contact The Law Offices of Clancy & Clancy

At the Law Offices of Clancy & Clancy, we know the serious consequences of any arrest or allegation. It is best to contact a lawyer at the earliest possible time to protect your rights. For additional information about state and federal criminal laws, to discuss your matter in confidence with an experienced Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer, schedule a confidential consultation by calling us at (214) 740-9955. You can contact us 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Located in Dallas, Texas, the Law Offices of Clancy & Clancy defends individuals charged with a state or federal crime in North Texas.

Kevin Clancy & Tim Clancy are recognized by their peers for their expert legal and trial skills. They handle criminal cases in all municipal courts, county courts, Texas state courts and United States federal courts. The lawyers in the office include former state and federal prosecutors, former county and district judges and a former judge advocate general and judge for the U.S. Marine Corps. Our lawyers work together to provide the best legal representation possible for their clients. They are committed to superior client service at all times.

The lawyers at Clancy & Clancy represent clients throughout Texas who have been accused of any type of misdemeanor or felony in either state or federal court, including:

Federal Criminal Defense. We provide a zealous defense for all federal crimes and criminal investigations, including White collar crime, drug charges, accounting fraud, mortgage fraud, tax fraud & internet crimes.

White Collar Fraud. We have defended clients charged with Internet crimes, wire fraud, mail fraud, tax fraud, health care fraud (including Medicare and Medicaid fraud), securities fraud (including stock fraud and insider trading), mortgage fraud, real estate fraud, business theft and fraud, computer-based fraud, business-opportunity fraud (including telemarketing fraud), accounting fraud and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Felony Criminal Defense. If you have been charged with a felony, such as aggravated assault, murder, sexual assault or aggravated robbery, it is critical that you have an experienced felony defense lawyer to represent you.

Sex Crimes. We defend individuals accused of committing a sex crime, as well as individuals arrested or charged for failure to register as a sex offender. Sex crimes, including sexual assault, date rape, child pornography and soliciting a minor for sex are serious charges that can ruin your future long after you serve your prison time. It is essential you retain the services of an experienced lawyer as soon as you suspect you are being investigated for a sex crime or as soon as you have been charged.

Drug Crimes. We represent clients in both simple and complex drug cases. Whether your case is brought in state or federal court is determined by the type and quantity of drugs involved. Drug charges include drug manufacturing, drug possession, and drug distribution or delivery. The state or federal prosecutor must prove care, custody and control of the illegal substance and must provide a lab result in order to prove the quantity of the substance. There may be several defenses to each of these issues.

DWI Defense and other Alcohol Related Charges. We represent clients accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI), along with other alcohol related charges. We represent clients at administrative license revocation hearings and hearings on requests for occupational driver’s licenses. Alcohol-related charges require an attorney who is familiar with the details required to handle such cases properly. You want an attorney who is up to date on the latest caselaw and police procedures for field sobriety tests, breath tests and blood tests.

Juvenile Matters & Defense. We represent juveniles in delinquency, detention hearings, determinate sentencing, certification, hearings and sealing of juvenile records. Most criminal defense attorneys rarely practice in juvenile court. They often lack the experience and knowledge to represent children effectively. Tim Clancy is experienced in juvenile law as both a former felony prosecutor and a defense attorney. He has the advantage of seeing cases from both sides. Many of the rules and procedures in juvenile court are different from adult court, so it is essential to have an attorney who is familiar with the laws and statutes of the juvenile system.

Expunction, Sealing, & Non-Disclosure of Criminal Records. We may be able to help you remove a charge from your criminal record. We will let you know if your criminal history qualifies for one of these invaluable rights to seal your criminal history.

Post-Conviction: Appeals, Probation, & Parole. Individuals are granted probation as an alternative to jail or prison. We represent clients who have been granted probation by the court and have been accused of violating the conditions and requirements of that probation. When a person violates the conditions and/or requirements of probation, he or she may face the possibility of jail time. It is best to contact an attorney immediately to negotiate with the probation officer, the district attorney’s office and the judge. Jail time is always the last resort.