This involves Chapter 45.051 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. There are many variables in terms of knowing what you pled to, what the judgment in your case states regarding the case you pled to. There are court costs to be paid, the drafting of the petition for expunction, the filing of the petition and having the hearing on the petition for expunction. Once the judge signs the order on the expunction, then various agencies have to be sent a copy of the order so they can remove the information from their system.
I would encourage you to talk to a lawyer in the community where the class c case was filed against you. Typically attorneys will charge a fee for the preparation, presentment and hearing on the petition for expunction. You will also have to pay for the filing fees.
Consult with an attorney and if you have the judgment, make sure that you bring it to the meeting with the attorney whom you contact.
Good Luck,
patrick short
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