Depends on the charge; severity; when it occurred; if you were convicted, received deferred adjudication, acquitted, or charges were dismissed (and why dismissed); whether you have any other arrests (and severity and when). Depending on the answer you either can get (1) an expungement...
In Texas, the record is actually destroyed (i've actually gotten the microfilm it was stored on returned). Thus, it is very likely you are okay. In Texas, you can legally deny you have ever been arrested following an expungement.
Where are you located? I can help you out if it is in Texas where you can either do an expungement (if dismissed b/c DA wouldn't prosecute for whatever reason) or non-disclosure if dismissed follow deferred adjudication (usually you can do it immediately if it is a Class C Misdemeanors, some...
That is not necessarily true. There is somewhat conflicting interpretation by courts, but generally if it is a Misdemeanor C in JP or Municipal Court, it can be expunged (See Below). Nevertheless, it sounds like you could seal it through a Non-Disclosure Order following the completion of the...