Expungement of Criminal Records
How long after a misdemeanor dismissal can one request expungement?
If a misdemeanor case was dismissed, how long does the defendant have to wait before he/she can request for expungement? And how long does an expungement take with the help of a lawyer?
Do I need to disclose my expunged record during processing?
Two years ago I went to sessions court to answer to a charge of theft of $49.00. I was put on probation of 6 months and not to return to the store after that period was up. My attorney had it expunged from my record. This past Friday 10/19/07 I was caught taking an item from a store valued at $ 310.00. The loss prevention documented it and it is on video so I didn't deny it. The police came, wrote up the police report, and asked if I had ever been arrested. I said no because I never have been arrested or in jail. I go tomorrow to be processed. Am I suppose to tell them about the expungment?
What is the time frame for expunging a felony record?
Is there a time frame in how much time you have to get your record expunged? For example if the felony charge was convicted a year ago, how long do you have to wait till you can start expunging procedures? Is there also an expiration date of too many years gone by that it is too late to expunge a record?
Do felony DUIs automatically fall off my record?
Does a DUI felony fall off, or do I need to do something to get it off my record? I would like to hunt this year.
How can I check if I have a criminal record or conviction?
How do I find out if I have a conviction or a criminal record? I was in trouble in 1986 and plead no contest it was misdemeanor petty theft and I believe it was a suspended 5 year sentence.