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Expunctions

An expunction is a court order issued to law enforcement agencies in possession of your criminal history record information. An expunction order requires any agency in possession of your records to destroy the records in their...

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Nondisclosure Orders

Many people believe that when they successfully complete deferred adjudication community supervision, their criminal record is automatically sealed. This is simply inaccurate. Unless you seek and obtain an Order of Nondisclosure, the fact of your...

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How the New Amendments to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines May Impact Your Federal Case

by Derk A. Wadas, Partner, The Collin County Law Group For the first time in several years, the United States Sentencing Commission has approved amendments to the United States Sentencing Guidelines. Specifically, the Commission made...

Surviving the Split
Surviving the Split

The process for getting a divorce can be a long one. From the first conversation to the day you sign the final divorce decree can be months or even years. Between the friends, family and...

Can I get my marijuana conviction pardoned?
Can I get my marijuana conviction pardoned?

Texas marijuana law has changed over the years. It is still illegal to possess or sell marijuana in Texas. You might be eligible for a non-disclosure and should call us to see if you qualify....

Can I get a gun with a sealed record?
Can I get a gun with a sealed record?

What is a sealed record? You may have heard people talk about sealing their record. In Texas we call this a non-disclosure, and a person may be eligible for a non-disclosure of their criminal history...

Administrative Professionals Day 2022
Administrative Professionals Day 2022

We want to thank our staff of administrative professionals for all the work they do for us. Our office staff is the backbone of our office. We are very thankful for our administrative professionals that...

Trial Attroney, miranda craddock, spends time mentoring frisco isd student.
Trial Attroney, miranda craddock, spends time mentoring frisco isd student.

Trial attorney Miranda Craddock spent some time over the past semester mentoring a local high school student. She was able to show her mentee, Disha Chawla, what it takes to be a criminal defense attorney...

Veteran’s Day 2021
Veteran’s Day 2021

Collin County Law Group proudly supports the men and women who served in our military. Today, we would like to express our sincere and deepest gratitude to all veterans. Without the sacrifices they’ve made we...

Can I go to Prison for Shoplifting?
Can I go to Prison for Shoplifting?

YES! In Texas, criminal penalties for theft range from a $500 fine to life in prison. Shoplifting, or theft from a retailer, can have similar outcomes. Shoplifting may seem like a minor offense, but it...