I am a 41 year old male. Just over a year ago I was arrested for possession of alcohol on school property in Brazoria County, Texas. It was a Class C misdemeanor. I was told that it carried the same weight as a speeding ticket, but I was going to be arrested anyway. I paid a very small bail fee, pleaded no contest to the charge, and paid a fine of $180 without having to go to court.

I had a criminal backgroung check ran on myself through the Texas Department of Public Safety. There is nothing about this on my record. How could this happen? And how will this effect me during employment screening when a backgroung check is performed, as is standard in my profession?

I would appreciate any insight.