Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

I'm currently being considered for a position in "IRAQ" with a large construction firm. I was offered a plead to a felony charge in may 2005 after fighting it for 1 year from 2004. Deferred Judication was ordered with 5 years probation , I was getting marriaged that next month and just wanted it to end. I was discharged from the probation in 2007 . There's nothing on my record before this or since and I'm wondering is there any way to file a appeal to close my records to the general public and background checks at this time? I have no problem with the law enforcement continueing to see them forever , but I really need this job for my family. I'm 52 years old with 5 boys ages 22,19(in college), 14, 12 and 3 1/2 years old. Divorced , but we are together and trying to save this family. I have never been behind one cent in child support and she still gets my pay check every week. Is there any way to get this closed?


Asked on 1/27/10, 6:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Based on what you have written, it appears that you are qualified to file a petition for non-disclosure with the court. The are specific guidlines and rules within the Texas Code for obtaining an order of non-disclosure. If your case disposition was deferred adjudication, then unfortunately you are not eligible for an expunction due to your community supervision requirement.

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Answered on 2/01/10, 6:36 pm


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