Ellis County, Texas, is a vibrant community with a growing economy and a diverse workforce. However, like many regions across the United States, Ellis County faces the challenge of individuals with criminal records struggling to find gainful employment. Fortunately, expungement laws offer hope for those seeking a fresh start. In this article, we will explore […]
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Being arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) can leave you with a criminal record. And with an estimated 92 percent of all employers running a criminal background check, that can make it extra difficult to secure a job. So what are your options? Is DUI expungement a viable option? Or will […]
In general, DWI convictions are not eligible for expunction, as is the case for a conviction of any offense in Texas. The same is true for DUIs, and in Texas, these stay on your criminal records forever. These records are available to the public. This means that it’s accessible through simple background checks by companies or any […]
Everyone deserves a second chance. The Dallas County Pre-Trial Diversion/MEMO Agreement program is exactly that – an opportunity for first-time offenders to have their criminal case dismissed and expunged from their record without having it follow them around for years in the future. If you’ve recently been arrested and charged with a criminal offense, the […]
Cop: “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Fletcher Reede: “Depends on how long you were following me.” Cop: “Why don’t we just take it from the top?” Fletcher Reede: “Here goes…I sped. I followed too closely. I ran a stop sign. I almost hit a Chevy. I sped some more. I failed to […]
In 2011, the laws regarding expungment, or the sealing of criminal records, changed a bit to enable more people to have their criminal records expunged. Until 2011, the laws of Texas and the judicial opinions interpreting those laws did not allow for an offender to have multiple charges that happened during the same event to […]