Can you please tell me if you can have a misdemeanor theft 40.00 expunge from your record if you pleaded guilty or was charged? It is affecting me getting employment. This occured about 6 years ago. If so, please advise the process to have it removed and if not, please explain why? Thank you.
Sincerly,
Made some silly mistakes at a young age,
Asked on 1/04/10, 5:20 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke
Law Office of S. Keith Engelke
If you plead guilty, you have a conviction. Convictions can only be expunged if you receive a pardon from the governor. A theft under $50 is a class "C" misdemeanor.
Last time I checked, the Texas Commission on Pardons and Paroles will not look at applications for pardons of class "C" misdemeanors.
If you can't get a pardon, the only way for an expunction is to find a lawyer who will file the application even though you are not entitled to it and hope that it will not be opposed.
Wish I had better news.
Answered on 1/09/10, 6:12 pm
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