Westbrook, TX Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

When he is going in front of a parole board so that he can be released, an attorney to represent him can put together a great presentation for the parole board.  When I have done these in the past, I gather all kinds of information that I consider parole board release criteria, and that I know will help the Board determine that my client is ready for the opportunity to be on the outside. The information must be truthful, helpful and compelling.  Truthful, because if there is a lie, as in he has a job waiting, and there really in no job, red flag, and trouble. Helpful, so that each member of the parole board can see and agree that he has learned from the jail time, and will hopefully not get an alcohol related arrest again.  Finally, compelling.  The presentation must grab them in their minds and in their hearts, too.  It should be different from everything that they hear day in and day out. It is selling the inmate to the Parole Board for all the good that he can contribute when he gets back to the outside world.  Hope this helps.  Call me or email me if you need to hire as lawyer.  I practiced many years in the DFW area, and now I am in Houston. Don't do these all the time, but was successful in the past.  

Under Texas law many people believe that if they are given "probation" or what is now called "community supervision" and they successfully complete the court ordered probation/community supervision period, that the case will be taken "taken off their record".  When a case is "taken off your record" so to speak, the case is said to have been expunged.  IF the individual received court ordered community supervision (unless it was a Class C misdemeanor case as there are some exceptions), then generally you cannot get it expunged.  There are circumstances and certain classes of offenses that one can get what is known as a Nondisclosure which limits whom can see your criminal history/record--certain criminal-justice agencies may disclose your criminal history record information that is the subject of the non-disclosure under the Texas Government Code to those limited entities.  If a person recieves a deferred adjudication under CCP art. 42.12 sec. 5 and subsequently recieves a discharge and dismissal from the court, the person may petition that court for an order of nondisclosure under Texas Gov't Code 411.081(d).  It appears that your question deals specifically with Texas Penal Code section 31.03(e) (Theft), a Class B misdemeanor.  If you were given court ordered community supervision/probation and it was deferred adjudication, then you may qualify to petition the court for Nondisclosure.  

Police can talk to a minor (or anyone for that matter) as long as the conversation is voluntary. The parents do not need to be present. The police could only search the house with valid consent of a person of authority. I don't think your son or baysitter would have that kind of authority so any kind of search would be invalid. It wouldn't really matter however unless they found something incriminating. If you believe you have been wronged or they have broken policy you can file a complaint with the police department.