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Have you been turned down for a job or denied an apartment lease because of your past criminal record? Churches, schools and sports associations all check your record before they let you volunteer. Your mistake was in the past, and you may be able to keep your past from impacting your future. Depending upon your circumstances, Texas law may provide a way for Dennis Fuller to petition the court to seal or completely clear your record.

Can criminal records be wiped away? In some circumstances Texas law allows criminal records to be expunged. A record that is expunged is completely gone forever from every computer and every database. Even the physical files can be destroyed. If the case against you was dismissed or you were found not guilty, you may be eligible to expunge those records. If your circumstances qualify, Dennis Fuller will file a petition for expunction in the appropriate court. In addition, if you received deferred adjudication for particular crimes, you may be able to expunge the matter.

Non disclosure of criminal records. In cases where you are not eligible to expunge your record, you may be able to seal your record from public access. Even in some cases where you were convicted of a crime, you may ask the court for an Order of Non Disclosure to seal your criminal records. When granted, sealing the record prevents most employers, landlords and the general public from viewing your record. Though law enforcement personnel, government employers and court officials can obtain your records, they cannot be accessed in a general or internet criminal background check.

Sealing Juvenile Records. If you have been arrested, taken into custody or charged with a criminal offense (Class A or B misdemeanor or any felony) committed when you were at least 10 years old but younger than 17 years old, you probably have a juvenile file and record. You may also have a record if you were charged with some Class C misdemeanor offenses, even before you were 18. Those Class C misdemeanor DUI and minor in consumption charges from before you were 18 can be found on the municipal court records.

If you were adjudicated for delinquent conduct (Class A or B misdemeanor or any felony), you probably have a juvenile record with numerous agencies including local law enforcement, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Though possibly not available to the general public, that record is a permanent record that is not destroyed or erased automatically. Usually, even if it isn’t eligible for expunction, it can still be sealed.

Who has access to Juvenile Records? While juvenile files and records are generally said to be confidential, there are some important exceptions. Municipal court records for all age groups are public record until you take steps to clear your record. Even a juvenile district court record can be accessed by police, sheriff's officers, prosecutors, probation officers, correctional officers, and other criminal and juvenile justice officials in this state and elsewhere.

In addition, the record may be available to employers, educational institutions, licensing agencies, and other organizations when the person applies for employment or educational programs.

Juvenile treatment records (counseling, placement, drug treatment, etc.) are confidential and accessible only to authorized agencies.

Dennis Fuller can file a Petition for Non Disclosure, Petition for Expungement or a Petition to Seal Juvenile Records.

An experienced, knowledgeable defense attorney can answer your criminal law questions. Mr. Fuller provides quality criminal law representation to his clients in all areas of North Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, McKinney, Frisco, Richardson, Addison, Plano, and throughout Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant Counties, Texas. To speak with Dennis Fuller about your legal concerns, contact us at 972-852-8500 to schedule an appointment today.