Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Is there any relief 20 years after drug felony conviction in TX?
Looking to seal records or vacate drug possession felony conviction after 20yrs. Is there any relief? This, even now after 20yrs, still severely hampers finding suitable employment. Can I have that record sealed?
I cannot believe this type of punishment is what the lawmakers had in mind.
Thanks,
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Is there any relief 20 years after drug felony conviction in TX?
Upon the petition of a criminal defendant, a court can direct certain law enforcement agencies to destroy all records associated with an arrest and subsequent prosecution. Many times the court will specifically direct law enforcement agencies to destroy jail records, police reports, prosecution reports and court files. In addition, a successful expungement petitioner, can legally deny ever having been arrested for or charged with the criminal offense for which he is receiving the expunction.
What county was the conviction in? Was it your first offense? Did you receive any other arrests after this one?
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