{"id":5340,"date":"2026-10-29T04:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T04:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/will-online-sex-crime-arrest-show-on-background-check-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:59:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:59:44","slug":"will-online-sex-crime-arrest-show-on-background-check-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/will-online-sex-crime-arrest-show-on-background-check-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Online Sex Crime Arrest on a Background Check"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5339\" alt=\"Digital forensics lab with workstations showing network analysis software and chain-of-custody forms for seized devices\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-workstations-showing-network-anal-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-workstations-showing-network-anal-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-workstations-showing-network-anal-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-workstations-showing-network-anal-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-workstations-showing-network-anal-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-workstations-showing-network-anal-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Online Sex Crimes Defense | Frisco, Texas<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">An Online Sex Crime Arrest Can Follow You. Know What Your Record May Show.<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco. We defend online sex crime charges across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Clients Call Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential first consultation, no obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">All-Women<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal defense firm based in Frisco, Texas<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Statewide<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Serving Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published October 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>Quick Answer: Does an Online Sex Crime Arrest Appear on a Background Check?<\/h2>\n<p>Often, yes. An arrest for an online sex crime can show on a Texas background check even if the case is later dismissed. The record shows that an arrest happened, and it also shows how the case ended.<\/p>\n<p>Whether a particular employer, landlord or board sees it depends on the type of check it runs. It also depends on what the record shows.<\/p>\n<p>It may be found through a criminal-history check (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dps.texas.gov\/section\/crime-records\/faq\/crime-records-services-faqs\">Texas DPS Crime Records Services FAQs<\/a>). Many websites say arrests without convictions never appear. Don&#8217;t rely on that claim.<\/p>\n<p>Think of a Texas record in three layers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arrest entry:<\/strong> the booking and arrest information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disposition:<\/strong> how the case ended, such as a dismissal, a no-bill (a grand jury&#8217;s decision not to indict) or a discharge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conviction or deferred adjudication:<\/strong> the court&#8217;s result, if the case reached one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each layer changes the answer. For the broader picture of these charges, see our <a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/\">online sex crimes defense guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-officers-review-case-evidence-and-take-notes-during-an-i-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two uniformed officers review documents and take notes at a table during an investigation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who Keeps Texas Criminal Records and Who Can Look Them Up<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Public Safety (DPS) runs the state&#8217;s crime records services, so it is a central source for these records.<\/p>\n<p>Different background check products search different sources. One product may pull jail and arrest data. Another may pull only conviction data. The same person can show different results depending on which product runs the search.<\/p>\n<p>Three search types are common. An arrest search looks for arrest and booking entries. A conviction search looks for convictions. A comprehensive search covers everything the provider can find.<\/p>\n<p>Each search answers a different question. A result that looks clean on one search does not settle what another source holds. Knowing which search was run helps you read the result correctly.<\/p>\n<h2>Will an Arrest Still Show if the Charge Is Dismissed or No-Billed?<\/h2>\n<p>An arrest may still show after a dismissal or a no-bill. The arrest happened, and the disposition is recorded separately. The record can show both the arrest and the dismissal.<\/p>\n<p>Expunction is a different step. Under Texas <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.55A.htm#55A.053\">Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 55A.053(a)<\/a>, a person is entitled to expunction of arrest records when an indictment or information was dismissed or quashed for a listed reason. Those reasons include completing a pretrial intervention program. They also include a presentment made by mistake or without probable cause (<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.55A.htm#55A.053\">Chapter 55A expunction statute<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>A dismissal alone does not clear the record. A person who is entitled to expunction or eligible for expunction under the listed articles may, subject to Art. 55A.252, file an ex parte petition for expunction in a district court for the county where the petitioner was arrested or where the offense was alleged to have occurred, as Art. 55A.251 provides (<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.55A.htm#55A.251\">Chapter 55A petition rules<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Someone who was never convicted may still see the arrest entry. That is why the disposition entry matters. It tells a reader how the case ended.<\/p>\n<p>Treat an arrest with a dismissal as a different record from an arrest with a conviction. Check the difference on the actual record, not on a guess.<\/p>\n<h2>Deferred Adjudication: What Shows on the Record<\/h2>\n<p>Deferred adjudication is a court disposition. The judge defers further proceedings without entering an adjudication of guilt. The judge may place the defendant on deferred adjudication community supervision, deferring further proceedings without entering an adjudication of guilt.<\/p>\n<p>If the defendant completes deferred adjudication community supervision imposed under this subchapter without an adjudication of guilt, the judge shall dismiss the case and discharge the defendant (Art. 42A.111(a)). Under Texas <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.42A.htm#42A.111\">Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 42A.111(b)<\/a>, a judge may dismiss the proceedings and discharge a defendant before the deferred adjudication community supervision period expires if the judge concludes that doing so serves society and the defendant. That discretion does not extend to a defendant charged with an offense that requires registration as a sex offender under Chapter 62. A dismissal and discharge may not be considered a conviction for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities imposed by law for conviction of an offense, except as provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.42\">Section 12.42(g), Penal Code<\/a> (Art. 42A.111(c)).<\/p>\n<p>The case can still be visible.<\/p>\n<p>Sex offense rules are stricter. Chapter 62 defines a reportable conviction or adjudication to include deferred adjudication for listed offenses (<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.62.htm#62.001\">Chapter 62 definitions<\/a>). Whether registration applies depends on the offense and the facts.<\/p>\n<h2>Expunction and Nondisclosure: Eligibility Depends on the Charge and the Outcome<\/h2>\n<p>Not every online sex crime case qualifies for expunction or nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the charge, the disposition and the conditions in each statute.<\/p>\n<p>Nondisclosure is a separate path. A person may not receive a nondisclosure order for an offense requiring registration under Chapter 62, or if previously convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication for, such an offense (<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/GV\/htm\/GV.411.htm#411.074\">\u00a7 411.074 nondisclosure conditions<\/a>). Texas <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/GV\/htm\/GV.411.htm#411.074\">Government Code \u00a7 411.074<\/a> reads: &#8220;only if, during the period after the court pronounced the sentence or placed the person on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, for the offense for which the order of nondisclosure is requested, and during any applicable waiting period for the person under this subchapter following completion of the person&#8217;s sentence or community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, the person is not convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for any offense other than a traffic offense that is punishable by fine only.&#8221; The same section bars nondisclosure for other offenses involving family violence.<\/p>\n<p>For a felony deferred adjudication, a petition may be filed only on or after the fifth anniversary of the discharge and dismissal (<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/GV\/htm\/GV.411.htm#411.0725\">\u00a7 411.0725(e)(3)<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Expunction and nondisclosure work differently on the record. Once an expunction order issued under Subchapter E or F is final, release, maintenance, dissemination or use of the expunged records for any purpose is prohibited (Art. 55A.401). A person questioned under oath in a criminal proceeding about an expunged arrest may state only that the matter has been expunged (Art. 55A.401).<\/p>\n<p>A petitioner who is entitled or eligible for expunction under the listed articles may, subject to Art. 55A.252, file an ex parte petition in the district court for the county where the petitioner was arrested or where the offense was alleged to have occurred (Art. 55A.251), unless the arrest is for an offense punishable by fine only, in which case the petition is filed in a justice or municipal court of record in that county (Art. 55A.252).<\/p>\n<h2>What Employers, Landlords and Licensing Boards See<\/h2>\n<p>Employers, landlords and licensing boards may run different checks. They may also read the same record differently. The rules on what each one may consider depend on the setting.<\/p>\n<p>Texas law gives some protection. A person whose record is subject to a nondisclosure order is not required to say, on an application for employment, information or licensing, that they were subject to the proceeding (<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/GV\/htm\/GV.411.htm#411.0755\">\u00a7 411.0755<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Licensing agencies have more room. Under Art. 42A.111(d)(4), a licensing agency may consider prior deferred adjudication in listed circumstances. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.42A.htm#42A.111\">Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 42A.111<\/a>, if the defendant is an applicant for or the holder of a professional or occupational license or certificate, the licensing agency may consider a prior deferred adjudication community supervision when issuing, renewing, denying, or revoking that license or certificate if the offense is listed in Article 42A.054(a), is described by Article 62.001(5) or (6), is committed under Chapter 21 or 43, Penal Code, or is related to the activity or conduct for which the person seeks or holds the license, or if the profession involves direct contact with children in the normal course of official duties or duties for which the license or certification is required, or if the defendant is an applicant for or the holder of a license or certificate issued under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code.<\/p>\n<p>A reader in a licensed profession should find out which board reviews the record. Each board applies its own rules.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Charge&#8217;s Mental-State Element Shapes What the Record Means<\/h2>\n<p>Online sex crime charges turn on conduct plus a mental state. The mental state is part of what the state must prove.<\/p>\n<p>Take online solicitation of a minor under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm\">Texas Penal Code Chapter 33<\/a>. A minor is someone younger than 17, or someone the actor believes is younger than 17. Subsection (c) makes it an offense to knowingly solicit a minor, over the internet, to meet another person. The intent must be that the minor will engage in sexual contact, sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse.<\/p>\n<p>The statute says that it is not a defense that the meeting did not occur. Subsection (c) is a second-degree felony. The statute also lists a defense where the actor was married to the minor. It also applies where the actor was not more than three years older and the minor consented. Texas <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Penal Code \u00a7 33.021<\/a> reads: &#8220;(f) An offense under Subsection (b) is a felony of the third degree, except that the offense is a felony of the second degree if the minor is younger than 14 years of age or is an individual whom the actor believes to be younger than 14 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>How those facts apply depends on the evidence in each case. For more on how intent is proven, see our <a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/intent-state-must-prove-online-sex-crime-texas\/\">intent guide for Texas online sex crimes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-of-a-handcuffed-person-looking-over-crime-scene-pho-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Handcuffed person examining crime scene photos spread across a table during an investigation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Reviewing Your Record and Your Case With Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>If an arrest or a deferred case on an online sex crime charge is weighing on you, the key question is often what a background check will show next. That answer depends on the charge, the disposition and the check being run.<\/p>\n<p>Our firm reviews the charging papers, the disposition and the record together. We explain which expunction or nondisclosure rules may apply to your facts, and we explain your options in plain language.<\/p>\n<p>Our free initial consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. Call (972) 424-1902 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">send us your case details<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will an online sex crime arrest show on a background check in Texas?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may. An arrest can remain visible even if the case is later dismissed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a dismissed charge show on a Texas background check?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arrest entry may still show, and the record shows the dismissal. Expunction is a separate court process.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a deferred adjudication be nondisclosed in Texas?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes. Eligibility depends on the offense, and certain sex offense registration cases are barred.<\/p><p>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Barbieri Law Firm, 17 Cowboys Way, Suite 175, Frisco, TX 75034. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results listed are not a guarantee or indication of future case results.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach an Online Sex Crime Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review the Full Record<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review the charging documents, the digital evidence, the messages and devices involved, and how the investigation was carried out.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explain Your Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the possible paths in your case and what each could mean for your record, your work and your family.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk Through Background Checks<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask us how an arrest or charge may appear on a background check and what that could mean for employment, housing or licensing.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handle Your Case With Discretion<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your consultation is confidential. We treat every detail you share with care and respect for your privacy.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">An Arrest Can Stay Visible Even If the Case Ends Differently<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A background check may show an arrest even after the case is closed or dismissed. What appears depends on the records a check searches and how the case was resolved. Do not assume a record is gone without reviewing it first.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Call (972) 424-1902 for a free, confidential consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Call (972) 424-1902 for a free, confidential consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Questions About Records<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will an arrest show on a background check?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may. An arrest can remain visible even if the case is later dismissed, so it is worth reviewing what a check would show.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a dismissed charge show?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arrest entry may still appear, and the record also reflects the dismissal. Expunction is a separate court process with its own requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can an online charge be reviewed with a lawyer?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Our team can review the charge, the evidence and your record and explain what each step could mean for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens at a consultation?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can share the facts of your situation in a confidential setting. We explain how we would review your case and answer your questions. 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