My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas.
On 9/11/03, I was arrested and charged for theft 50-500. Once I received a court appointed lawyer and went to my hearing, I was given a few choices in way of probation,etc. The lawyer insisted that since this was my first offense and I was barely 17, he would get the charge reduced to a Class C.. For the life of me, I could have sworn I saw paperwork noting this change.
Now, 5 years later and a Criminal Justice major I am starting to look for jobs within the realm of forensic science. I received a call from a potential employer stating that he needed paperwork noting the reduction in charge. I called the county clerk and apparently this was never done. I have the lawyers information, what options do I have in way of getting this "appealed"?
Thanks,
Crystal