What is the difference?
In the State of Texas, there are two different methods of “sealing” your record.
The first, and most desired, is an expunction. An expunction does more than seal your records, it completely destroys them. If you receive an expunction there will be no record of the offense. As you will see below, however, expunctions are very difficult to get.
On the other hand, a non-disclosure merely seals your record. If you receive a non-disclosure, your employer will not be able to see the offense, but government agencies and police will.
It is very helpful to seal or clean your record, because everyone makes mistakes and The Coffey Firm is here to help you legally put those mistakes behind you.
How do I Qualify for a Non-Disclosure?
The eligibility to seal records or have a Judge order a Motion for non-disclosure is widening constantly. The requirements vary from case to case depending on a number of factors:
- Eligibility due to wait period.
- Consideration as to any intervening offenses and their time periods.
- The type of offense.
- The disposition of the offense.
- The type of punishment served.