Q: I received deferred adjudication in march for a mistake. I completed everything. Will it show in a background check?
I walked off of a Wal-Mart with an iitemi intended to bit accidentally & was charged with theft. I paid all my fees & got into no more trouble & the case was dismissed. Will that show on a background check?
A: That arrest and case will likely appear on your record unless you file a Petition for Order of Non-Disclosure with the Court and the Court grants the Motion.
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Agree with Richard Davis. You need to file a petition for non-disclosure in order to seal your record.
This is different than an expunction. You should consult with an attorney and he can explain the difference to you.
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A: Yes, if you took a deferred adjudication. It will come up on a background check. It will show that it was dismissed and that it is not a final conviction. You will have to apply for a non-disclosure in order to be able to hide the crime from any non government agencies. Speak to a criminal defense attorney or learn how to do it yourself. Good luck.
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A: It will appear on background checks unless it is destroyed with an expunction or sealed with nondisclosure. Expunction is only an option if it was a class C misdemeanor. If it was a B or above then nondisclosure is your only option. Sealed cases are visible to law enforcement and an array of other organizations listed here: https://www.pacefirm.com/faq/access-sealed-criminal-records.html
A: It depends on who performs the check and where they look, but as a general rule yes, cases completed thru successful completion of deferred probation will appear on a background check. Talk with an attorney about a petition for non disclosure. Good luck.
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