What Is a Sealed Record?
- May 17th, 2023
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A criminal record can create issues throughout your life. It’s a high price to pay for a mistake; you may have trouble finding a job or even a place to live. Remember, your criminal record shows not just convictions but…
Understanding Pretrial Diversion
- June 9th, 2022
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Wouldn’t it be great if you had a way to avoid conviction and have the charges against you dismissed? As it turns out, you have access to such an opportunity — it’s called pretrial diversion. You must understand that there…
Who is Eligible for Non-Disclosure Orders in Texas?
- May 5th, 2022
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Having a criminal record can create problems when you try to find a job or qualify for loans or housing. There is a way for some Texans to seal part of their criminal records so they can get on with…
Legal Methods for Clearing Your Criminal Record in Texas
- July 31st, 2019
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A criminal record can impede your life in a variety of ways. It can make it difficult or nearly impossible to get a good job or enroll in college. You also may be ineligible for financial aid like loans or…
Reasons to Have Your Criminal Record Expunged
- September 6th, 2017
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A criminal past can hurt your future in a variety of ways. Expungement, sometimes called expunction, is a type of legal procedure that helps an eligible, deserving individual to have records relating to criminal charges erased from both law enforcement…
DWI: How Texas’s “Second Chance” Law Could Help First-Time Offenders
- August 9th, 2017
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Governor Gregg Abbott recently signed H.B. 3016, a bill that will allow a first-time DWI offender to submit an application for non-disclosure to restrict access to his or her criminal record. The new law seals the offender’s record and prohibits…
Is It Possible To Clear My Arrest Record?
- February 1st, 2017
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A criminal record has severe consequences when it comes to securing housing or seeking employment. Landlords and employers usually ask apartment seekers and job applicants about their criminal status. In many cases, ex-convicts are turned down by landlords and employers….
How to Get a Job After a DUI/DWI
- September 30th, 2015
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Employment After A DWI in Texas Being convicted of driving while intoxicated in Texas can seriously alter a person’s life. The consequences of a DWI conviction can include jail time, steep fines and lost driving privileges. Even a first-time offender…
What are Pretrial Interventions and Pretrial Diversions? How Do They Work?
- August 5th, 2015
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Pretrial Interventions and Pretrial Diversions in Texas When people are charged with a crime, they may expect the worst. Even if they have a lawyer, they may assume that they are going to be facing jail time, lengthy probation and…
Should I Tell My Employer About Getting Arrested?
- July 29th, 2015
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Telling Texas Employers about Arrests When someone is arrested in Texas, they may wonder if they have to tell their boss or employer about the incident. Naturally, most people might feel nervous about telling their employer about an arrest, especially…