Will my criminal record show my arrest?
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Will my criminal record show my arrest?
I was arrested and got deferred adjudication. It was a misdemeanor and I got
probation. I completed all my hours and my case for dismissed. When I got
arrested I did not have a social security number, I was undocumented. Then, 3 years
later, I got married and gained permanent residency thought my spouse. I was
then issued a social security number with my married name. It has been 6 years
since my arrest and I want to start looking for better employment. Will my record show the misdemeanor charge if the employer does a background check with my social security number and married name?
Asked on September 27, 2016 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
A deferred adjudiction plea will show up on your record until an order of non-disclosure is requested and entered. It may only show up on one of your names.... but it will still appear any time an employer does a comprehensive background check. An order of non-disclosure will prevent future employers (except those associated with the government) from seeing your history.
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