Dallas Attorney Defending Individuals Charged with Counterfeiting

Counterfeiting refers to the act of creating fake money and passing it or attempting to pass it in the marketplace as if it were authentic currency. Counterfeiting may also refer to other alleged activities or circumstances, including the following:

• Possession of counterfeit money or financial instruments
• Trafficking in counterfeit money

In order to bring about a conviction in a counterfeiting money case, the prosecution must convince a jury that the defendant knowingly committed the named offense. An acquittal or case dismissal may be achieved by one of at least two means:

• The presentation of compelling evidence that the defendant is not guilty as charged; for example:
• Innocent of counterfeiting altogether
• Unaware of the possession of counterfeit money
• Had no intent to commit the crime of counterfeiting
• Challenging of the prosecution's evidence as insufficient or inconclusive

Contact the Law Office of John R. Teakell to schedule a consultation regarding counterfeiting charges in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area or anywhere in Texas. Mr. Teakell has years of experience as a federal prosecutor to put at your disposal. In an initial consultation, Mr. Teakell may render preliminary advice as to how to move forward with the strongest defense possible based on the facts and circumstances of the counterfeiting case: the arrest, the defendant's story and the prosecution's evidence.

Defending Against Counterfeiting Charges

Attorney Teakell's extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of federal criminal defense enables him to make reliable recommendations to clients as to how to mitigate the damage brought about my counterfeiting charges. Some cases are dismissed after indictment. A case may result in an acquittal.

With counterfeiting cases as with all white collar crime allegations, it makes a difference how soon a defense attorney is brought into the process. With skillful advocacy in the early stages of an investigation, the prosecution may be convinced that there is no conclusive case against a defendant.

Discuss facts, legal protections and options after a counterfeiting arrest with an experienced Texas white collar defense lawyer. Call or e-mail the Law Office of John R. Teakell to schedule a consultation.

18 U.S.C. §472 Uttering counterfeit obligations or securities: Whoever, with intent to defraud, passes, utters, publishes, or sells, or attempts to pass, utter, publish, or sell, or with like intent brings into the United States or keeps in possession or conceals any falsely made, forged, counterfeited, or altered obligation or other security of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.