Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

ok i was convicted of a misdemeanor b theft charge for shopplifting, my question is when i was convicted my lawer got it be prffered adjudication, now will this charge show up on a employer background check in tx???


Asked on 11/16/10, 5:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Tuthill Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill

Yes. Deferred Adjudication is not a conviction if successfully completed, but it will show on a background check. You should consult with a lawyer about filing a petition for non-disclosure once your probation is over to seal your record to prevent most private entities from seeing it.

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Answered on 11/21/10, 6:22 pm


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