I was arrested 2 times. Once b/c my ex wife and i got into an arguement and actually hit me so i broke her favorite doll. She called the law and b/c i didn't show signs of abuse and she had the broken doll i went to jail. I was never found guilty of criminal domestic voilence but the arrest is still on my record. Secondly after my divorce i was charged with DUI but i wasn't found guilty. Same goes here, it's still on my record. The first one happened in 2005 and the second happen in 2007. How can i get these removed from my record?
2007-05-23 08:57:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes it will probably stay forever. You could try to get it expunged but that'd take hiring a lawyer and coming up with a reason why that should be done. The process seems to vary by state. Here's an example petition form:
http://www.courts.mo.gov/file/CR145%20Petition%20for%20Expungement%20of%20Arrest%20Records.pdf
2007-05-23 09:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by TC 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An arrest will stay on your record for life usually. If you weren't charged, it is possible in some states to have the record reflect an arrest with no charges filed. If you were not processed (booked) you may have the record reflect detained and released and eliminate any record of why you were detained. It usually takes a lawyer and most lawyers don't know how to do it.
The public policy behind keeping a permanent record is to allow police to review a person with a lot of arrests for a specific crime (eg. stalking and domestic violence) and make a determination that this person may be worth a second or third look. In the past many guys stayed below the radar because they were never charged. Then one day they finally step up and get caught and the police realize they had their hands on the guy many times. It is supposed to identify people that are potentially dangerous.
2007-05-23 09:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by pedrodepaca78 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to call the sheriffs office in the county and request that it be expunged. You'll have to fill out a form and send in a money order. If you don't get into any other problems, it will be expunged. It usually takes about a year. I know of a few people who've had to do that. I don't know if using a lawyer can get it done faster, you might want to check into that.
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One person I know of did not use an attorney. It was expunged. It doesn't take 10 years. He could have done it sooner, he just was given incorrect information and thought that it would automatically drop off his record.
I found the following sites, check them out. You could "google" your state + expungement.
************ I stand corrected, "Enchanted" is correct about arrests staying on your record forever, but I believe that's just for the police to see. Not the general public. I don't think it would show up if they ran a check on you for your job and it has been expunged, I think that's the purpose of being able to expunge it. ****************
good luck
2007-05-23 09:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by lady 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Arrests are not like traffic tickets .They NEVER go away. Since you are a two-time offender, the chances of having the first case expunged are now nil.
Edit: to the thumbs down troll - you may not like what you are reading...but all are correct. Arrest records are permanent. period.
2007-05-23 09:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. The fact of your arrest even without conviction will stay on record.
2007-05-23 09:05:22 · answer #5 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are an adult they will be on your record forever, they are not able to removed.
If you are a juvenile, they are will be on your record however they will not be able to accessable unless your record is used against you in a serious adult crime.
There are times you can have your recorded (juvenile) cleared if you complete all probation and have no future offenses as a minor.
2007-05-23 09:10:23 · answer #6 · answered by Jeni 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Forever,
2007-05-23 09:04:41 · answer #7 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They will stay until you have them expunged after 10 years. However since they are ARRESTS and not convictions they are not proof of criminal activity.
2007-05-23 09:04:19 · answer #8 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It will be on your record the rest of your life unfortunately.
2007-05-23 09:01:21 · answer #9 · answered by wishingstar5555 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can't.
2007-05-23 09:04:31 · answer #10 · answered by Deb S 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋