Nondisclosure Before September 2015

To be eligible for Non-Disclosure on a case that happened before September 1, 2015, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Pled guilty or no contest to a Class A or B misdemeanor or felony
  • Placed under supervision of court
  • Completed deferred adjudication community supervision
  • Waited the required amount of time since your criminal case was dismissed
    • Felony = five years
    • Certain misdemeanors (including list below) = two years
      • Public lewdness
      • Indecent exposure
      • Assault
      • Deadly or disorderly conduct
      • Terroristic threat
      • Harassment
      • Weapons related cases
    • Other misdemeanors (including list below) = no waiting period
      • Possession of marijuana or controlled substance
      • Theft
      • Criminal trespass
      • Prostitution
  • No convictions of or placed on community supervision for a new offense.

You would not be eligible for Non-Disclosure if you were convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication for any of the following:

  • Indecency with a child
  • Sexual assault
  • Aggravated sexual assault
  • Prohibited sexual conduct (incest)
  • Aggravated kidnapping
  • Burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit any of the above offenses
  • Possession of production of child pornography
  • Stalking
  • Unlawful restraint, kidnapping, or aggravated kidnapping of anyone under the age of 17
  • Attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of these listed offenses
  • Capital murder
  • Injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual
  • Abandoning or endangering a child
  • Compelling prostitution
  • Sexual performance by a child
  • Murder
  • Violation of protective order or magistrate’s order
  • Any offense involving family violence

A judge does not have to grant a Non-Disclosure matters even if you meet the eligibility requirements.  The judge must also be convinced that granting the order is “in the best interests of justice.”  A lawyer experienced in handling Non-Disclosure will know the best way to present your case to the judge.  If you need help getting past the remaining legal hurdles that are preventing you from moving on with your life, we are here to help. Contact Us through our contact form or by calling (713) 225-0650 for information on how we can help you with felony or misdemeanor Non-Disclosure.