COLLEGE STATION EXPUNGEMENT LAWYER

Arrests, charges, and convictions follow you around, making it challenging to get certain types of jobs and housing, impacting your credit, and even rendering you ineligible for certain types of volunteer work. Getting away from the stigma of a criminal record sometimes seems impossible.

Thankfully, a College Station expungement lawyer could help. State law does not provide ways to delete all criminal records, but other options, such as a petition for a pardon, could be suitable for those who do not qualify.

The best way to get started is to talk to a seasoned criminal defense attorney about the process. Schedule a consultation with our legal team to discuss your case.

What Is Expunging, and Which Offenses Qualify?

Expunging, also known as expunction, means removing or erasing something. In a legal setting, it refers to filing a lawsuit to ask the court to seal or destroy records of an arrest or conviction.

Deleting criminal records that resulted in a conviction is challenging. However, expunging offenses that did not lead to being convicted is much easier. Texas has no legal means to clear any type of criminal record and knowing whether you qualify is the first step in the process.

Offenses that are eligible for expunction include the following:

• Some first-time DWI charges;
• Misdemeanor cases resulting in a conviction or guilty plea;
• An arrest where you were released without charges;
• Criminal charges that were dismissed;
• Criminal charges that were dismissed after deferred adjudication for Class C misdemeanors;
• Offenses where you successfully completed a pretrial diversion;
• Criminal charges resulting in acquittals; and
• Mistakes in criminal records.

Charges not qualifying for expunction include Class A misdemeanors, Class B misdemeanors, and felonies. Even if you did not go to jail or prison, you are ineligible if you were convicted of these crimes and had no sentence, community supervision, or probation.

Dismissing charges does not guarantee deletion from a criminal record. If the statute of limitations on them has not expired, you may be unable to remove them. You will eventually be able to expunge most crimes when the statute of limitations expires. However, for some, such as homicide, the statute may never expire.

To determine whether you qualify for expungement, speak with a College Station attorney today.

Petition for Non-Disclosure

Petitioning for non-disclosure is an alternative to expunction. This option allows people who served probation and completed deferred adjudication to clear their records. However, this is not as thorough as expungements, and petitions for non-disclosure still allow courts and law enforcement agencies to access your record.

This option can make it much easier to obtain jobs, improve your credit, and qualify for housing. A College Station lawyer who handles expunctions could help you explore potential remedies for clearing your record.

Schedule a Consultation With a College Station Expungement Attorney Today

A criminal history can lead to all kinds of challenges, including struggles with finding a job, securing housing, and maintaining an overall stable life. Even arrests or charges that do not result in a conviction can provide stumbling blocks to your future.

A College Station expungement lawyer could help remove some of the barriers contributing to your difficult circumstances. To find out more, schedule an initial consultation with a member of our legal team. Our reliable attorneys could help you understand your potential remedies and explain the process.