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Expunged a criminal record
I want to expunged my husbands criminal
record so we can move forward with life. It’s
a long list and is on Parole.
Asked on November 13, 2016 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If it is a long list, and if they are felonies and not *old* felonies (more then 5 years), or include any sexual offenses of DUI, then you probably can't get it expunged (or more accurately, *he* can't--he needs to do this, not you). Expungement in your state works best for a small number of minor offense, or juvenile, sealed, or dismissed charges.
You apply for each crime separately, so he might get some granted, others not.
It would be best if he hired an attorney (e.g. a criminal defense attorney, who should know this procedure) to help him. If he can't afford a lawyer, he can contact the clerk of the criminal court to inquire about forms and instructions.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If it is a long list, and if they are felonies and not *old* felonies (more then 5 years), or include any sexual offenses of DUI, then you probably can't get it expunged (or more accurately, *he* can't--he needs to do this, not you). Expungement in your state works best for a small number of minor offense, or juvenile, sealed, or dismissed charges.
You apply for each crime separately, so he might get some granted, others not.
It would be best if he hired an attorney (e.g. a criminal defense attorney, who should know this procedure) to help him. If he can't afford a lawyer, he can contact the clerk of the criminal court to inquire about forms and instructions.
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