Texas Application for Expunctions for Juveniles- Alcohol Beverage Code Offenses
Understanding this form
The Application for Expunctions for Juveniles - Alcohol Beverage Code Offenses is a legal document that allows individuals who were convicted of certain alcohol-related offenses as juveniles to request the expungement of their criminal records. This form is specifically designed for juveniles who have reached the age of 21 and wish to clear their records under Section 106.12 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code, distinguishing it from other expunction forms that may not apply to alcohol offenses or to juvenile records specifically.
Main sections of this form
- Defendant's information: Name and details of the individual applying for expunction.
- Offense details: Specific conviction, including the nature of the offense and court information.
- Ages and eligibility: Confirmation that the petitioner is at least 21 years old and has not committed other violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Code while a juvenile.
- Request for expunction: A formal request for the court to expunge all records related to the conviction.
- List of agencies: A required attachment detailing agencies that may hold records of the conviction.
Common use cases
This form should be used if you were convicted of an alcohol-related offense as a juvenile and wish to have that conviction expunged from your record. This situation typically arises when individuals want to improve their employment prospects, apply for educational programs, or avoid the stigma associated with previous convictions.
Intended users of this form
- Individuals who were convicted of alcohol-related offenses as juveniles.
- Those who are now at least 21 years old.
- Petitioners who have not committed any additional violations under the Alcoholic Beverage Code since their juvenile offense.
How to prepare this document
- Provide the defendant's full name and the details of the conviction, including the offense date and cause number.
- Confirm that the petitioner is at least 21 years old and has no additional violations under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
- Clearly state the request for expunction and include a list of all agencies that may have records of the conviction.
- Ensure all sections are signed before a notary public or authorized court official.
Notarization requirements for this form
This form usually doesn’t need to be notarized. However, local laws or specific transactions may require it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete it remotely through a secure video session, available 24/7.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to provide accurate information regarding the conviction.
- Not including all required attachments, such as the list of agencies.
- Omitting signatures or failing to have the form notarized when required.
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- Easy access to a legally compliant template drafted by licensed attorneys.
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FAQ
Drinking when you're under 21 or providing alcohol to a minor comes with consequences. We want you to be aware of underage drinking laws in Texas so that you can make safe and smart choices.
It is illegal to sell, with criminal negligence, alcoholic beverages to a minor. This is a Class A misdemeanor. The punishment for this offense is: ? Up to a $4,000 fine; ? Confinement in jail for up to one year; ? Both a fine and confinement.
Notes: In Texas, a person may purchase an alcoholic beverage for or give an alcoholic beverage to a minor if he is the minor's adult parent, guardian, or spouse, or an adult in whose custody the minor has been committed by a court, and he is visibly present when the minor possesses or consumes the alcoholic beverage.
Providing Alcohol to a Minor Making alcoholic beverages available to a minor is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $4,000, confinement in jail for up to a year or both.
liability crime is a type of crime where a person can be punished even if they did not intend to commit the crime. It is enough that they committed the act that is considered a crime. For example, selling alcohol to a minor is a strictliability crime, even if the seller did not know the buyer was underage.
Because under Texas law, the person who actually serves, sells, or delivers the alcoholic beverage is legally responsible for the sale.
106.04. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR. (a) A minor commits an offense if he consumes an alcoholic beverage. (b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the alcoholic beverage was consumed in the visible presence of the minor's adult parent, guardian, or spouse.
California makes it illegal for anyone younger than 21 to possess alcohol in any circumstances, but it's treated even more seriously when they're in a motor vehicle. Underage persons who are found with alcohol in a vehicle, whether they are the driver or a passenger, will be charged under VC 23224.
