Expungement after Criminal Trial

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Clearing An Arrest Record After a Not Guilty Verdict

Not Guilty Verdict - But an Arrest Record Remained

Attorney Jacob Blizzard successfully represented our client, who had been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault of a child. After a strong defense, the jury returned the correct outcome: Not Guilty on all charges.

However, like many people are surprised to learn, a not guilty verdict does *not* automatically erase an arrest record in Texas. That record can still be seen by employers, landlords, schools, and licensing boards.

Expungement

Case Overview

An expunction is a powerful legal remedy that permanently deletes and destroys all records of an arrest or criminal charge.

Once an expunction is granted:

  • Government agencies must remove the records
  • Private background check databases must erase the information
  • The individual may legally deny the arrest ever occurred

This process gives people who were wrongfully accused or acquitted the ability to truly start over with a clean criminal record.

Our Client’s Expunction Granted: A Complete Fresh Start

Following the acquittal, post conviction attorneys Sarah Durham and Morgan Walker filed a petition for expunction on our client’s behalf.

The court granted the expunction.

This means every record of our client’s arrest and charges has now been erased. He can move forward without the burden of an unjust and misleading criminal history.

Why Expunction Matters

Even without a conviction, an arrest can:

  • Limit employment opportunities
  • Prevent someone from obtaining housing
  • Affect child custody matters
  • Restrict volunteer or ministry involvement
  • Create stigma and lifelong implications

Expunction restores opportunity, dignity, and freedom. In this case, justice went beyond the not guilty verdict. It continued through clearing the arrest record completely.

Need Help Clearing an Arrest Record After a Not Guilty Verdict?

If you or someone you know was found not guilty but is still dealing with the impact of an arrest record, our post-conviction and expunction team can help guide you through the process.

Contact us today (325) 309-2127 for a consultation and take the next step toward a clean slate

Disclaimer

Attorneys Jacob Blizzard, Sarah Durham, and Morgan Walker work tirelessly to achieve the greatest possible results for each of our clients and their families. This is just one of their successful results, settlements, and verdicts. Every case and client is unique and depends upon the individual facts and circumstances of each case. Clients may or may not obtain the same or similar results in each case.