Expungement of Criminal Conviction
With the unfortunate economic times we are now facing, more and more people are finding it difficult to maintain and obtain employment. Due to these circumstances, many employers are becoming more discreet in choosing the people they hire. People are finding that even minor criminal convictions are preventing them from being hired. As a result, there has been an increased interest in the expungement process.
From a general standpoint, the expungement process is a vehicle for people with a criminal record to get a clean slate by having a criminal charge removed from their record. However, this right is not absolute. There are limited circumstances under which people can seek to have their criminal record expunged.
For many years, no type of adult, criminal conviction resulting from a plea of guilty or no contest or conviction following a trial was eligible for expungement. However, more recently, most summary, criminal convictions under those circumstances are eligible for expungment so long as the person has been free from arrest or prosecution for a period of 5 years.
Determining your eligibility for expungement is the first step in the process. Eligility alone does not guarantee a successful expungement. Once your eligibility for expungement has been determined, you must navigate through the expungement process.
This is a process that varies by county. In order to effectively navigate your way to a successful expungment, it is important to understand the intricacies of the process. Without the knowledge and experience in dealing with the issues the expungement process may present, it can be quite difficult to know where to start. We are here to help.
For more information on this topic or otherwise, contact Criminal Defense Attorney Shawn M. Curry at 1-800-615-0115 or click here.