The Bexar County Courts are located at:
100 Dolorosa
San Antonio, TX 78205
For more information regarding what floor your court is located on, the name of your Judge or phone numbers for your court, click on Bexar County Courts.
If you are interested in following your case or confirming your next court date, you can locate your case by clicking on Bexar County Records and searching by Name, SID Number or Cause Number.
EXPUNCTION & NON-DISCLOSURE
Looking to get your case expunged or erased off your criminal record? Then do not be fooled! “Deferred Adjudication” dismissals do not qualify for expunctions.
EXPUNCTION
“Expunction” is the term used to describe the process of getting your arrest erased off your criminal record. Not all cases qualify for expunction, generally speaking, your case must have been “DISMISSED,” or you have to have been “ACQUITED,” or received a “PARDON” in order to qualify for an expunction. If you got your case dismissed, the arrest will continue to show up on your criminal record until you take the additional step necessary to get it expunged. The expunction process is completely separate from the criminal court process and requires a petition to be filed in a civil court rather than a criminal court. Expunctions can be complicated in that you have to know if you actually qualify,how to ask for it, where to file it, and who all you have to ask to erase the actual reference of the arrest. Soyars & Morgan Law Offices, P.C. routinely handles expunctions. CALL US TODAY TO DISCUSS WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP GET YOUR ARREST ERASED OFF YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD.
DEFERRED ADJUDICATION DISMISSALS
Most citizens would be surprised to learn that even once they successfully complete their deferred adjudication that the arrest and reference to the offense continue to show up on their criminal record. Deferred Adjudication dismissals will not be eligible for expunction unless the underlying offense was actually a Class C misdemeanor. SO BEWARE! Before you enter into a deferred adjudication plea agreement, make sure you are okay with always having the offense show up on your criminal record as “Dismissed” through deferred adjudication.
CLASS C DEFERRED ADJUDICATION DISMISSALS
Deferred Adjudication dismissals on a class C misdemeanor, however, are an exception to the general rule. If you successfully complete a class C deferred, we can help you apply for an expunction by filing a civil petition seeking that relief.
PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Successful completion of Pretrial Intervention Program is also a recognized exception to the general rule, permitting you to apply for an expunction in most instances as well.
Listed below are the exceptions as to who can see information covered by a Non-Disclosure Order.
A criminal justice agency may disclose criminal history record information that is the subject of the order only to other criminal justice agencies, for criminal justice or regulatory licensing purposes, an agency or entity listed in Subsection (i), or the person who is the subject of the order.
A criminal justice agency may disclose criminal history record information that is the subject of an order of nondisclosure to the following noncriminal justice agencies or entities only:
At Soyars & Morgan Law our team of criminal defense attorneys will make sure that you get the attention you need and deserve to preserve your rights and freedoms. We are experienced criminal defense attorneys who have represented individuals who have been charged with violent crimes in San Antonio, Bexar County and the surrounding communities of South Texas. If you or someone you love has been charged with a violent crime, contact us to get the representation that your case deserves. We can help minimize the impact on your life by working for reduced or even dismissed charges. Do not speak with law enforcement officials about your situation until you have spoken with us.
Offenses with Deadly Weapon findings alleged are considered 3G Offenses and the accused faces substantially harsher penalties including prison time from 5-99 years, not being able to get probation from a Judge, and if convicted and sent to prison, the accused must complete 50% of the prison term day for day (no credit for good behavior) before they become eligible for parole. With so much on the line, it is important that you call Soyars & Morgan Law and let us help protect you or your loved one from these very harsh penalties.
Bexar County Statistics indicate that each year over 117,000 new criminal offenses are reported for Murder, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Theft and DWI’s resulting in approximately 20,000 criminal prosecutions per year in the Bexar County Courts. To handle this tremendous caseload, Bexar County maintains 13 criminal misdemeanor courts (“Bexar County Courts at Law”) and 10 criminal felony courts (“Bexar County District Courts”).
There are three basic ways of categorizing crimes of a serious nature: those causing harm against another person, those of a sexual nature and those against any kind of property. In order to be charged with a violent crime, the alleged offender has to be capable of committing the violent act and the intended victim must be fearful the individual is going to commit the act in the near future. Examples of violent crimes include but are not limited to the following: assault, battery, sexual assault, family violence battery, rape, and vehicular homicide.
Any crime that uses violence as a means to an end or as the objective will be charged as a violent offense. These crimes hold the highest level of penalties, including life in prison without possibility of parole, steep fines, and a lifelong, permanent criminal record. If you were arrested and charged with a violent crime, call us immediately to protect your future and defend your freedoms. Our team of experienced criminal defense attorneys may be able to help you identify defenses to your violent crimes charge that can reduce your charges or result in a complete dismissal of your case. It is important to consult with an attorney who can help you determine whether a defense is applicable to your situation. A well qualified San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney will make sure that your case is properly studied, all the strategies evaluated, all the evidences intensively analyzed, justice is served, and that you are treated fairly.
No matter what specific violent crime you have been charged with, Soyars & Morgan Law will be on your side to ensure that your rights, your freedom and your reputation are preserved. If you have been arrested for a Violent crime or any criminal offense, assert your right to remain silent and contact a San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyer. For a review of your legal rights, call now to schedule a consultation.