Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

whats the deal and what can i do?

Hello,

Back in 2000, I received deferred adjudication for a class 2 felony(AADW). I have been on probation for 7 years now out of 10. I have never had any other run in with the law. My question is, during a background check for employment, when it asks if I have ever been convicted of anything, I was told that legally I can say ''no.'' However, I am aware that this will show up on background checks and any potential employer will see that there is a ding and say ''thanks but no thanks'' EVEN though technically I am not convicted of anything.....yet. Is this legal? I have already been denied several jobs because of this reason. I know that I can have the case sealed but not until I complete the probation and then wait an additional 5 years. What else can I do.

Thank you so much for your time.


Asked on 2/08/07, 9:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: whats the deal and what can i do?

To my knowledge, there is nothing else you can do. Are you eligible for early termination of probation? If so, it would at least start the time running sooner.

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Answered on 2/12/07, 2:43 pm


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