I have a shoplifting charge from 20+ years ago in Texas. I was 16 or 17. I am now 40. Is it still on my record?

Question

I have a shoplifting charge from 20+ years ago in Texas. I was 16 or 17. I am now 40. Is it still on my record?

Answer

Yes. Adult Arrests and convictions remain on your record. the only way to get them off is to have your record expunged of the charge.

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More than likely, Yes, if you plead guilty.

However, if you received a deferred sentence with dismissal on your case or pre-trial diversion, you may have some options.

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Go to the court and ask them to pull your file.

If there is a record, see if the court ordered a deferred sentence with a dismissal as part of your case.

If there was a dismissal ordered, get a certified copy of your complete file, and we may be able to file a Petition for Non-Disclosure to remove the record from public view.

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