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Hiring Jeff Kennedy turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.
We did exactly as Jeff instructed and the case was dismissed. There are no words to explain how happy we are with his performance.
Jeff was able to get my twice the legal limit BAC thrown out and he kept me from having an interlock device put on my car.
Being convicted of a particular criminal offense doesn’t automatically mean that you’ll live with the repercussions for the rest of your life.
There are several options that you can explore with your criminal defense lawyer to seal or keep the arrests and convictions inaccessible to the public. This article will define an order of nondisclosure, eligibility criteria in Texas, and what you should do to get one.
The law in Texas allows anyone with a criminal conviction history to have part of their record sealed depending on certain circumstances that we’ll discuss later on. An order of nondisclosure puts these particular offenses away from the public eye. This means that law enforcement agencies or public prosecutors cannot share this information, nor should you have to include the same in job applications.
Getting an order of nondisclosure in Texas depends on whether you meet certain set requirements and have provided the necessary documents. The law states that you are ineligible or don’t qualify for a nondisclosure order if:
If you’re still uncertain whether you qualify for an order of nondisclosure in Texas, evaluate your case with a criminal defense attorney to understand your options. Sometimes people with criminal records can be eligible for expungement without even knowing it.
After determining your eligibility, you’ll need to file an application with the court clerk back where your case was handled. It’s crucial to have a defense lawyer at this point because there are several types of nondisclosure orders that all have different application forms and requirements.
The court clerk will then forward your application to the judge and state attorney to make a ruling. If your petition is successful, the clerk will then send the order to the department of public safety (DPS) within 15 days. The DPS then seals the offense in question within 10 days and sends a copy of the same to respective government agencies, as well as private companies upon your request.
A criminal record can taint your life forever. It will be almost impossible for you to land well-paying jobs, win crucial legal battles like child custody or immigration issues, gain admission to certain programs, and so on.
If you have a criminal record and are wondering whether you qualify for an order of nondisclosure, arrange a free case review meeting with a defense lawyer from The Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy. Fill out the contact form below or give us a call at 817-605-1010 to get started.
Contact us today for a free strategy session on how we can help you win your case.
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Contact us today for a free strategy session on how we can help you win your case.
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