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Does the C.A.P. Program for shoplifting provide a clean slate or is there still a chance of having a criminal record?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 25, 2017

Having merchants take part in extorting money out of children with the threat of prosecuting them and strapping them with a criminal record is...

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Can I obtain a a copy of the discovery packet? After already convicted of the crime?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 25, 2017

Why were you convicted if you were innocent? You have to provide more information. The simple answer is "yes" you can, but it takes some work. If...

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How can I get my arrest sealed or expunged?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 23, 2017

The ONLY way to get your case sealed is for it to be non-disclosed. It cannot be expunged under Texas law. If you got a deferred adjudication...

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Can a 17 year old ( who will be 18 in 4 months) be admitted into an Adult drug rehab since they have already graduated ?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 23, 2017

The problem is with liability of the rehab facility. That is why they do not admit children. However, you might explain that if his problem is not...

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What if you had inpatient already?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 23, 2017

Whether you are on felony or misdemeanor probation you have a real problem. You need to get a lawyer. This site cannot help you in the way of...

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Can Consumer reporting agencies(for Employment criminal backgrounds) report non convictions (deferred adjudication) from 2010?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 23, 2017

Texas law requires you wait five years for a felony deferred prosecution ... that is five years AFTER the deferred probation was successfully...

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Can a lawyer help me get this conviction off my record and can I be compensated for my time in jail

Paul's answer | Answered on October 23, 2017

If your conviction was a result of a guilty plea you have little to no chance of either setting it aside or having the case expunged. You need a...

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Does my file get expunged?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 23, 2017

The theft case is a misdemeanor. You can apply, not to expunge the record, but to have the record nondisclosed, which is to seal the record from...

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Do you usually see a judge the day after you get transfered?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 23, 2017

Depends on a lot of factors. Don't be surprised if you sit for awhile. If you are in Houston, and the Harris County Jail, you should know the...

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How long will they hold you for a FTA if you were incarcerated elsewhere while you had court in another county?

Paul's answer | Answered on October 23, 2017

If it's a Class C case he failed to appear on he can be released as soon as he explains. If his bail was revoked because he failed to appear in one...