Charlie Roadman, an Austin-based criminal defense attorney, elaborates on the Texas expunction process and its duration. Expunction is a legal procedure that erases all records of an arrest, whether digital or physical. This process requires approval from a district judge and is not determined by subjective opinions but by the individual's eligibility. Contrary to common belief, expunction is not automatic; it doesn't occur simultaneously with case dismissal. To be eligible, one's case must have been dismissed, or they must have won or been acquitted in a jury trial. Most eligible scenarios typically involve some form of dismissal, such as pre-trial diversion, deferred prosecution, or reduction to a deferred class II ticket. The process of expunction is more complex than simply checking off a form at the sheriff's office; it requires formal legal proceedings.
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13 июл 2024
