Can I get a non disclosure order for my record?
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Can I get a non disclosure order for my record?
In 2012 I had a court case for misdemeanor A theft. I was
placed on 2yrs probation and spent seven months doing check-
ins and paying court costs. After seven months my probation
was revoked because I was working out of town but still in
state and my probation officer kept playing phone tag with
me. Served my time in county jail and finished paying off my
court costs.
What I want to know is if it’s possible to get a non
disclosure order so I can actually get a job. This was my
first offense and I haven’t had so much a parking citation
since.
Asked on December 5, 2017 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Since your probation was actually revoked and you were sentenced, then you most likely cannot get a non-disclosure order. However, depending on how your sentence was actually structured or your jurisdiction's attitude, you might be eligible for some relief. For example, Dallas recently held a week wherein the District Attorney granted expunctions to defendant's not normally eligible because they wanted to give them a "fresh start." If your deal had any reductions, you may be able to apply for some type of expunction. I strongly suggest you visit with an attorney from the county where you got the conviction, let them review all of your plea papers and judgments, and see if there is a program or exception which could help you get this off your record.
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