I want to be a police officer in Texas, but have a record? Edit

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by Grant St. Jullian III

February 9, 2016

Asked 2/8/2016 – Waco, TX

Hello, I’m 19 years old and want to be a police officer, but whenever I was around the age of 14, I got into some trouble. I received deffered adjudication for a felony and completed the probation successfully. I am planning to attend a community college next semester for an associates in law enforcement. Is it even worth it? Is there any chance of me getting certified to be a police officer? I should also note that I live in Texas(and this is where I want to be a police officer)

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It depends on the felony. Different agencies have different requirements, so contact the agency where you think you may apply. You may want to talk with an attorney who practices administrative law and ask this question. You may also want to contact an attorney about sealing your juvenile record.

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Grant St. Jullian III

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – 1979 Univ. of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Jurisprudence 1982 University of Texas @ Austin
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1982.

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