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David M. White is an attorney with offices in Abilene and San Angelo, Texas. His practice is focused on personal injury cases and criminal defense. Mr. White attended Texas Tech University where he earned a B.B.A. in Finance in Honors Studies in 2002, graduating magna cum laude. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Texas Tech University School of Law in 2006.
If you, a friend, or family member need legal advice, please feel free to contact our firm for a free consultation with David White, a Personal Injury attorney in Abilene, Texas.
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At The Law Offices of David M. White, we pride ourselves in excellent client care and genuine investment in our clients' best interest. Each case is treated with the utmost respect, empathy, and professionalism. This dedication to excellence has earned our office a reputation of dependability and quality service, both with our previous clients and our peers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is criminal expungement in TX?
A criminal record expungement (also known as an expunction) is the destruction of records associated with a prior arrest. For example, if you were arrested for a DWI and receive an expungement, all records associated with that arrest are deleted so that no one can access them in the future.
The result of an expungement is that most of the detrimental impacts of an arrest are removed from your life. For example, the arrest will no longer show up on background checks and need not be reported on employment applications or other forms. You do not need to declare your arrest to anyone, and it will be as if you were never arrested at all.
In order to fully understand how an expungement can help you, it is best to consult a criminal lawyer who is experienced in dealing with these types of procedures and can give you accurate counsel regarding whether this option is the best one for you. A criminal lawyer can help you not only put an arrest in the past, so that it cannot affect you in the present, but also make it easier for you to live your life in the future.
who is Eligible for criminal Expungement in tX?
In Texas, you cannot get your record expunged if you have been convicted of a crime (though a skilled criminal defense lawyer can help you manage your conviction in other ways). However, expungement is a possibility if you have been arrested but were not convicted. There are a number of reasons that you may have experienced an arrest but not a conviction. Here are just a few:
- Charges were dismissed
- Charges were never filed
- You were acquitted
- You were pardoned
- You were convicted and later found innocent
- A grand jury failed to indict you
- And more
Because eligibility for expungement occurs only under very specific circumstances, you need a criminal defense lawyer to help you determine your eligibility and pursue the expungement on your behalf. However, if you feel as if your situation might qualify, do not hesitate to contact an attorney to find out more.
what is the waiting period to pursue Expungement?
Even if you are eligible for an expungement, you may not be able to pursue one right away. Often, there is a waiting period between the time of your arrest and your pursuit of an expungement. The exact length of that waiting period varies. For example, you may need to wait a shorter period of time if you were arrested for a misdemeanor than if you were arrested for a felony.
In order to ensure that you have waited the appropriate length of time, it is best to consult a criminal defense attorney. This professional can tell you what the waiting period is for your particular arrest, and can assist you in pursuing the expungement as soon as you are able. Because there is no waiting period on consulting with an attorney, do not hesitate to reach out to a criminal lawyer as soon as you have any questions about the process.
are criminal record expungements expensive?
Obtaining an expungement for an arrest does come with a cost, usually of less than $3,000. At the least, there are several hundred dollars worth of legal fees, court fees, and other fees associated with the process. In addition, you will need to pay attorney’s fees for any legal assistance you receive.
However, this expense may be well worth it because of the positive effects a criminal record expungement can have on your life. In addition, you should consider the support and assistance a criminal defense lawyer can provide you during the process. From meeting deadlines to answering questions to facilitating the process, the attorney can more than earn the fees you pay for their services.