Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

how expensive is it to have a class b misdemeanor theft charged expunged? i was 17 when it happened but they waited til i was 18 to convict me. i got deffered ajudification but its still showing up on my record and its stopping me from getting a job at the local fire department...


Asked on 12/16/09, 8:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Based on what you have written, the costs associated with an expunction or non-disclosure will vary from law firm to law firm and attorney to attorney. Be cautious with picking the cheapest one - as you may get what you pay for.

You may want to review Chapter 55 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to learn more about expunctions and Chapter 411 of the Texas Government Code to learn more about non-disclosures. There are differences between non-disclosures and expunctions and you should be prepared to discuss those options with the law firm or attorney you choose.

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Answered on 12/22/09, 3:47 pm
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

If you received deferred, you are not entitled to have your record expunged. However, if you successfully completed deferred adjudication, you may be able to obtain an order of non-disclosure. While this will keep the fact of the arrest and deferral from being desseminated to most places, the courts, law enforcement and certain agencies will still have access to your arrest. Unfortunately this list of agencies probably includes fire departments.

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Answered on 12/23/09, 12:37 am


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