What’s the difference between an Expunction and an Order of Non-Disclosure?
Many people incorrectly think that they have no criminal record because their charges were dropped or because they received deferred adjudication. They are mistaken and actually still do have a criminal record. To fix this, they need to call a lawyer to help them obtain an Expunction or Order of Non-Disclosure. An Expunction basically erases everything off your criminal record pertaining to the crime you were arrested or charged with. You may be qualified to obtain an expunction if your past criminal case was dismissed, you were found Not Guilty at trial, or you received deferred adjudication on a Class C misdemeanor. An Order of Non-Disclosure basically seals your criminal record and prohibits private entities (ie: current and future employers) from obtaining any information about the case you were arrested or charged with. Certain agencies (ie: FBI, law enforcement) do still have access to your criminal record. Thus, an Order of Non-Disclosure is similar but not as favorable as an Ex
