Question Details:I was found guilty in a jury court. It was an assault in my house and I got arrested.
A misdemeanor would become a part of your permanent record. However, there is a process available, in limited situations, that will allow a person to clear their record. It is called "expungement".
You may be eligiblele for expungement if:
If you are eligible to have your records expunged, you may file a petition in court. In addition, if you have received a discharge and dismissal from deferred adjudication community supervision (an alternative sentencing program in Texas), you may petition the court for a nondisclosure order following dismissal for some misdemeanors, five years after dismissal for other misdemeanors, or 10 years after dismissal for felonies. A nondisclosure order prohibits criminal justice agencies from disclosing criminal history information to the public.
Again, this is just a limited procedure. It may not apply to your case. At this point, you should consult with local attorney to see if there is any other remedy available to you.

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