i live in las vega but i have criminal ecords from another state. how would i go about getting my records expunged? would it cost me anything? would i need a lawyer or can i do it myself?
2006-07-30 19:28:25 · 11 answers · asked by spirited away 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If it is even an option, you would need a lawyer.
If you were an adult at the time then it is probably impossible to seal these records.
Generally, only minors can have their records sealed.
Even with the record sealed, you would still need to honestly answer any job application form regarding prior convictions.
2006-07-30 19:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should contact an attorney in the state (and county) where the offense took place. The requirements (an even the crimes which can be expunged) vary from state to state, and the attorney in that state will be able to tell you the procedure, and if it is possible.
Remember: An expungement will NOT completely wipe out the record. If you commit another crime, the record is still there and will be found by the court for the purposes of sentencing. The expungement does have the effect of sealing those records from *most* employers getting access to them.
However, if you are applying for a professional license, (medicine, law, etc) in many cases those records are still available, and you still have to disclose the conviction.
Again, it depends on the laws of the state, how much time has passed, and the offense of which you were convicted. Contact the bar association of that state for a referral for an attorney.
2006-07-30 19:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by Phil R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will need to hire a lawyer to talk with the FBI. They may get rid of local records from where you were from on your own, which is very difficult to do but don't even think about that happening with the FBI - yes they do have your records and even the 'supposed' expunged records of delinquents.
2006-07-30 19:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by Nientech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it your juvenile record or adult record. if it's your adult record then for most offenses you can't get it off. But for something like marijuana after 5 years it is removed upon request. As for a juvenile record after you turn 21 you can have it sealed by going to the probation department and having a court hearing, if the crimes were very serious then the judge may decide not to seal them. Also after you turn 35 they are automatically sealed. You also have to send a request to all police agency's involved with the arrest to make sure they are sealed right.
2006-07-30 22:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by sincity usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if you were an adult or minor; how much time has passed, and if they were felonies or misdemeanors. I do know someone who kept his nose clean and eventually managed to get his records sealed...and to further encourage you...they were felony convictions. It is possible to live down a criminal past. You have to petition the courts. It is advisable to use an attorney. It does cost filing fees. It is worth looking into.
2006-07-30 19:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by riverhawthorne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I was told in my city was to write the judge that initially handled the case and ask him if you can get it expunged....but youd better have a real good reason, and some times those dont even help.
2006-07-30 19:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 07:07:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Request the state where you have records to expunge it when the penalty has been served already.
2006-07-30 19:31:45 · answer #8 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you did. If you were over the age of 18 and were convicted of a felony, good luck partner, because your record ain't going no where.
2006-07-30 19:32:05 · answer #9 · answered by frr_ls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its possibe unless you are willing to make a deal, like give the authorities something to make it worth their while. If you got busted for a drug related thing, they'd want some names. etc.
2006-07-30 19:49:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋