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Records of arrests which did not lead to a finding of guilt can potentially be expunged. The only actual convictions which can be expuged are those of Class C Misdemeanors.
Below is a link to an article on expungement.
Another View: (in the US) The rules for expungement vary and are different from state-to-state. In the first contributors state the information he states may be true for HIS state, but it is not universally applicable to all 50 states. Check with your local authorities or court system.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoTo request an expungement of your STATE criminal record: You must have either been acquited or served the complete term of your sentence - then submit a petition to the court setting forth good reason(s) why your request should be granted. A judge will review your petition and the circumstances of your case and issue a ruling either granting or denying the request. AN EXPUNGEMENT IS NOT A PARDON! Law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies will always have access to your actual 'true' record. Expungement only removes the record of your offense from being viewed by the public. FELONS CONVICTED IN STATE COURT OF STATE CRIMES: If your request for expungement is granted and you are a resident of a state which completely or partially restores your "rights" (you will have to do research to learn if this applies to your particular state), you will still remain subject to any restrictions that your state laws place on you (e.g.- voting rights - holding elective office - firearms/ammunition possession - etc). CAUTION: FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS: It remains a FEDERAL felony offense for a federally convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm. The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm in prison in some cases a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1).
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∙ 13y agoThe laws on expunging a criminal conviction vary from State to State,In general you go to the court house and fill out and submit the required paper work,the court will then review your criminal record and decide if the charge can be expunged, there is usually a cost involved in expunging a conviction.
Some States will not expunge certain convictions such as violent crimes,sex crimes/offenses,domestic violence,child abuse/neglect or felony convictions.
In most cases it would be best to obtain the assistance of an attorney who is familiar with that court.
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∙ 15y agoSubmit a petition for expungement to the court. Be prepared with good legal reasoning why it should be done.
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∙ 15y agoSubmit a petition/motion to the court accompanied by the reason(s) why your are requesting it and why it should be granted. The motion will reveiwed by a judge and decision rendered.
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Do you have to pay a lawyer to expunge your conviction if your differed adjudicated?
no
Can you expunge a domestic violence conviction in Ohio?
In theory, any criminal conviction can be expunged. Actually doing it is something else again. Courts are generally reluctant to expunge any record unless there is a clear showing that the original conviction was unjust, or a long period of good conduct has passed with no further criminal actions recorded. The more serious the violation/conviction, the longer one has to show good conduct and the more reluctant a court will be to expunge a conviction. Domestic violence is a serious offense, and courts are very reluctant to expunge these for any reason.
How long does a felony conviction affect background check?
Unless you are able to get the court to expunge your record, the felony conviction will stay with you for the rest of your life.
How do you remove a DUI felony charge in Missouri?
It's almost impossible to expunge any felony conviction without a pardon. In fact, it is very difficult to expunge even a misdemeanor DUI.
How does one expunge a conviction for felony fleeing to elude in KS?
There are several factors which must be considered to determine whether a conviction can be expunged. The date of conviction and the county are important. You should consult an attorney for legal advise and assistance.
Can you have a Assault on a female conviction expunged?
It depends. Each state has their own policies for expunging convictions. If your assault conviction is related to family violence, it may be much harder to expunge than it would be if it were a regular assault conviction.
Can you have a misdemeanor DUI expunged in Hamilton county Indiana If it is your only conviction.?
You cannot expunge an Indiana DUI/OWI conviction. Best chance is to hire a good attorney and Plea bargain for a lesser conviction. With a 1st offense it is possible.
Can you expunge a DUI in NC?
You cannot expunge from your record any conviction that was received as an adult. In NC, 16 and older is an adult. If you were convicted of anything, it cannot be expunged. Only charges that were dismissed can be expunged. Your DUI will be on your record forever. Sorry.
How do you expunge your felony conviction from Oregon?
You begin by filing a motion with the Clerk of the Court of the county in which you were convicted. For specific information see the below link:
Can a person in state of SC expunge a nonviolent felony conviction if he has had prior misdemeanor convictions years before?
Each case is considered on an individual basis.
Can you expunge a domestic violence conviction in Alaska?
You can check with your local court system to make sure, but there are certain charges that are not eligible for expunction. I believe that Domestic Violence Convictions are among these.
How do you expunge a felony in Georgia?
How do you expunge a felony in Georgia.
