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Clearing your Criminal Record
Having a record of an arrest for a
criminal offense can be very detrimental to a person.
Even without a conviction, a potential employer or landlord
can easily do a background check on you, and become
aware that you were once arrested for or convicted of
an offense. In some circumstances, I can help you clear
this record, so that your past mistake is not discovered,
and held against you.
Please be aware, however, that you
may not clear criminal convictions from your record.
For example, if you received a jail sentence, or even
if you were placed on and completed regular probation
(not deferred adjudication probation) for an offense,
then there is not a way to clear that record.
If your situation fits one of the following
criteria, I can assist you in clearing your record.
- Petitions for Expunction
of Records
If a person is arrested for an offense, and is not
subsequently convicted of that offense, or is not
granted deferred adjudication probation for that
offense, then the person is entitled to have the
record of that arrest (and the filing of the case,
if applicable) expunged (cleared) from public record.
Some examples of situations in which a person may
have their criminal record expunged are:
- 1. When a person is arrested
and jailed for an offense, but the charge is not
subsequently filed;
- 2. When a criminal case is filed
against a person, and the case is subsequently dismissed;
or
- 3. When a person has a trial,
and is found “not guilty” by a judge
or jury.
- Orders of Non-Disclosure
If a person was granted deferred adjudication probation
for a misdemeanor or felony, then after the person
completes the applicable probation period, the person
may attempt to file a Petition for Non-Disclosure,
in the Court which placed the person on the deferred
adjudication probation.
When a Judge signs the Order of Non-Disclosure,
the record of the deferred adjudication can be hidden
from public record.
There are certain restrictions for obtaining the
Order of Non-Disclosure, and there are sometimes
minimum time periods the person must wait after
they are discharged from the deferred adjudication
probation, depending on the offense. Some offenses
are simply not eligible for a Non-disclosure. You
need to consult with me, to determine if you are
eligible for this service.
Please feel free to email
me for further information.
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