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Is there a time period after which a misdemeanor is dropped from one's record?
My daughter was convicted of 'drunk in public' twice during her teenage years. One conviction was in Virginia at age 17 and the other was in South Carolina at age 20. Now, she is applying for professional jobs. She graduated from a 4 year college in business management. She has recently had a job offer rescinded do to to an extensive background check and the uncovering of t...
09/30/2010 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Virginia | #23296Does a Judge Have Discretion in Granting an Expungement in Ohio?
Does a judge have any discretion when one applies for expunging of a misdemeanor in the state of Ohio? I plead guilty to a charge in February of this year and was given no fine or probation. I have also paid my restitution in full. The problem now is as I apply for professional positions, I am asked if I have ever been convicted and I have to answer 'yes'. I lost a job this ...
09/21/2010 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Ohio | #23223Can Criminal Records be Sealed or Expunged in Missouri?
Is it possible to expunge or seal civil court records in Missouri? I had an order of protection placed against me based on false allegations, and now I'm afraid it's going to follow me around for the rest of my life. The order will expire in a couple of weeks, but it will still remain in employee background searches.
09/14/2010 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Missouri | #23166How Do I Get Records Expunged in Iowa?
I am facing OWI 2nd (0.12 alc. content) with deferred judgment on controlled substance (marijuana 1 gram) in Scott County, Iowa. My pretrial is first thing tomorrow morning. When can the possession be expunged? How? Cost? If I choose to go to trial and lose, what is the likelihood the judge would defer judgment on the possession? If he doesn't, could it ever be expunged? How?
08/24/2010 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Iowa | #22999How Do I Expunge a Misdemeanor in Mississippi?
I have a Domestic Dispute (Simple Assault) charge on my record due to an argument with my girlfriend in 2002. I served a weekend in jail and 30 days on house arrest and paid a $500.00 fine for this 'Misdemeanor'. What steps do I need to take to get this expunged from my police record?
08/17/2010 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Mississippi | #22933Do I Have to Disclose an Expunged Record to The Nursing Licensing Board in California?
I am a registered nurse and am applying for a license in California. I had a burglary charge expunged from my record. Will the board of nursing have access to the expungment info for purposes of licensing when they run my FBI background check?
08/09/2010 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Washington | #22865How Long Before A Felony Can Be Expunged in Texas?
My friend has a felony arrest record. He was not convicted but he still has the arrest record. It hinders him from getting employment. He is 2 years from being able to get it expunged. Is there anyway to get it done sooner. He has finished college and continue to try to get meaningful employment.
08/08/2010 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Texas | #22856How Do I Answer an Application if It Asks If I've Ever Been Charged?
I am applying for a job out of the country (United Arab Emirates). A background check will be conducted (normal in teaching__FBI fingerprinting). I have a deferred theft from 15 years ago (not sure if it was deferred judgement or prosecution)..I think it shows up as Not Guilty (I completed all aspects of the 1 year program). When they ask if:_I've been arrested...I answer...
07/12/2010 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Washington | #22652Can I Get an Arrest Record for Child Abuse Expunged in Alabama?
I was arrested over 10 years ago on a bogus charge of child abuse... it was thrown out and never went to trial. (this was in Alabama by the way) i read where on your web page there is a way for those records to go away... how can i do that in Alabama? BTW i have been a teacher for the past 7 years and am tired of having to answer the question... is there a way to have that ...
06/23/2010 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Alabama | #22452How Do I Seal Records in Colorado After a Deferred Sentence?
I was at the court for a deferred sentence after one year probation of child neglect but my record still child abuse, and my nursing assistant license is denied and I don't know what to do.
05/21/2010 | Category: Criminal » Expungement ... | State: Colorado | #22190