My fiance has various misdemeanors from when he was younger.
He was doing drugs at the time but has been clean for years. He wants a better life for himself, and I. With a good job, and sometime in the future buying a home. How can he do these things with his past criminal record?
Is there anything he can do to clear his criminal record?
Does it clear from minor things after a certain amount of years?
2006-09-07 11:25:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unfortunately, if your fiancee was convicted or pled guilty to the crimes he was charged with they will be on his criminal record forever. Crimes should not affect the ability to purchase a home. That is a credit matter. However, potential employers who do background checks may be wary of his past. Only time will serve to help him in that particular.
2006-09-07 11:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could, but as long as he perseveres he should have no problem finding a good job. My dad had those same problems. He was 20, had been found with drugs, had me, no wife or girlfriend, dropped out of high school in 10th grade when he was 15, the whole works. Now he makes $90,000 a year.
2006-09-07 11:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by The Show Must Go On 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you'll need an attorney. You can apply to the court to have his charges reduced or expunged, but it's a serious matter. Courts will not eliminate criminal records just because they were asked to do so. You need to present a very compelling argument.
2006-09-07 11:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by Pepper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not that easy people! If it was so easy, no one would have a criminal record. There has to be compelling reason to expunge a record. The easiest way to get a clean record: don't commit crimes.
2006-09-07 12:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by eastdurhamcop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the guy deserves a break-seems to me he has found a better life. in the uk you are given an amount of time after your convictions-this is when your convictions are considered "spent"-this is to say nobody can hold your convictions against you. if your fiancee has stayed out of trouble for the requisite amount of time he can appeal to the cheif constable of the local police authority to have his record cleared. (if your fiancee was convicted of offences involving sex/violence it may take longer to clear his record) if not then get in contact with the local police cheif and see what he can do. best of luck to the both of you for the future.
2006-09-07 13:44:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Misdemeanors clear after you turn 18
2006-09-07 11:39:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he was a minor at the time, his record could be kept confidential. Call Legal Aid for more info.
2006-09-07 11:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Girl, find a new man. You don't do life with someone who can't even get a good job. I know many people who did drugs when they were young and they are doing very well now. Not all jobs do background checks. He is using this as an excuse.
2006-09-07 11:33:29 · answer #8 · answered by Stiletto ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He can get a lawyer to erase his record. It might cost a wee bit but it is worth it.
In the U.S.A. Yes you can erase your records with a good lawyer.
2006-09-07 11:28:42 · answer #9 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the state he can pay a small fee to get his record expunged. (Meaning they will clear it)
2006-09-07 11:40:50 · answer #10 · answered by ~*!Lisa!*~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋