What to do to clear my record if I have a class B misdemeanor theft conviction from 20 years ago?
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What to do to clear my record if I have a class B misdemeanor theft conviction from 20 years ago?
I pled no contest at the time. I believe it was filed the wrong way because I was charged with a total cost of what me and an acquaintance had. I had $10 worth of stuff and he had $15 worth of stuff. We both got charged with $25 worth of stuff. Is there any way to re-open this case? If so, what is the procedure? If not, what can I do so this will not haunt me for any future licenses or employment?
Asked on June 3, 2014 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Texas law gives only specific instances to allow for expungement of a criminal record. You do not say if you were a juvenile and that will matter. If you were not then you may not be able to expunge from the facts that you have written here. But, If you pled no contest to any offense other than a Class C misdemeanor and you successfully completed deferred adjudication community supervision, you may petition for a court order of nondisclosure. An order of nondisclosure will seal your criminal record. Certain criminal justice agencies will then be prevented from disclosing your criminal history record information to the public. (Texas Government Code § 411.081.). Please go and see a Texas lawyer in person and give him or her all the facts. Good luck.
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