Does it matter what the misdemeanor is? Examples: Tresspassing, underage consumption, possession of drug paraphernalia, etc...
2007-04-11 13:47:50 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
At age 18 your juvenile record is sealed, but the mere fact that you have one is known. An investigating police officer can find out if you had a juvenile arrest record, and if he cheats the system he might even be able to find a summary of it. But, they cannot find out the details. Getting it into a trial is harder.
If you commit crimes as an adult then those past crimes might bear on your juvenile records. The prosecution will ask the judge to unseal your records. Usually the judge will examine those records himself to see if they should be turned over to the prosecution. If he decides that your past record is relevant to the current charges then he COULD allow your past record in.
It depends on how good of a lawyer you have and what your past crimes were. When an employer calls to check on your background, if you are over 18 then they will not be able to access those records nor even determine if you have one.
2007-04-11 14:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It does not come off your record, however, juvenile records are generally sealed (unless you were certified as an adult) and when you turn 18 you basically start with a clean record.
2016-05-17 22:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, it stays a part of your records for life but they can be sealed after you turn 18 and you have not gotten into further trouble within that time.
They will typically not appear after 7 years in criminal background checks however, if you have seen some of the news reports, if when they talk about life long criminals they are able to refer back crime committed when the person was a "juvie"
2007-04-11 13:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by thequeenreigns 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In NYS you're already charged as an adult, so it depends on your state. If a 16 year old is charged with something specific, then they are most likely being charged as an adult. Otherwise the charge is juvenile delinquincy. And that would be sealed. So most likely, the charges would remain on a record. Lots of "kids" dont know they're actually "adults" when in criminal court.
2007-04-11 13:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by zebj25 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you turn 18, you no longer have a juvenile record, because you are now considered an adult, but the information is still there.
2007-04-11 13:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a misdemeanor will be covered up once you turn 18...however, it is technically always there however, it won't affect you getting a job or going to college later in life. lucky you! however, possession of drugs...i'm not sure about that one.
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for a definite answer...ask your probation officer. they are there to help you out and get you back on track.
2007-04-11 13:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Your record is sealed at age 18 unless it's a felony.
2007-04-11 13:52:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will not come off your record. It will be part of your juvenile record forever. Anything done after l8 will stay on your adult record. Big difference between trespass and possession.
2007-04-11 13:55:15 · answer #8 · answered by peach 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will stay on your record forever, although many crimes as a minor are sealed and not used against you in later years, depending on what you do, it can come back to haunt you. NO it will not be erased/
2007-04-11 13:52:18 · answer #9 · answered by Papa Joe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I haven't had many run-ins with the law, but I seem to recall that there's a juvenile record and an adult one.
2007-04-11 13:50:57 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋