go to work for me to have his record sealed. We live in Texas...any idea how much something like this cost?
Thanks
2007-04-10 06:48:22 · 6 answers · asked by Corona 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
He just turned 16, not 18...the record isn't sealed at 16...sorry, I should of put his age in the first question.
2007-04-10 06:57:15 · update #1
The laws concerning "Juvenile" cases is somewhat misleading.
A juvenile case being "sealed" means that it isn't a matter of public record like that of an adult. Additionally, a juvenile case does not normally go on the typical "records" one sees with adults.
It is a record which is still obtainable by the courts, district attorneys offices, and law enforcement, but still not an "Adult Record!" To be accessed by any of the above, there must be a legitimate reason with documentation justifying such access.
As far as having a record "sealed," this is not necessary as this is an action required by law!
Hope this helps...best wishes.
2007-04-10 07:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF the lawyer charges you to seal the record, he is a shyster! There is no charge to seal records - it's automatic for juveniles.
2007-04-10 06:54:06 · answer #2 · answered by .. .this can't be good 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have peaked my curiosity. How much trouble could a 10 year old possibly get involved in that would affect his future?. Then again, it is Texas. If it was that serious, contact a lawyer for advice. A lot of them do have free consultation.
2007-04-10 07:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is pretty much automatic in Texas. Juveniles records do not carry over to adulthood, depending on the crime. So long as he didn't shoot somebody.
2007-04-10 06:53:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd pay the lawyer for a quick phone call to check what these guys are saying. In Virginia, you have to file something--it isn't automatic (but isn't costly either--I think it is free).
2007-04-10 06:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Juvenile deliquencies are supposed to be sealed for minors, thats what i heard.
2007-04-10 07:12:09 · answer #6 · answered by Chris C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋