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Posted about 13 years ago.

Thanks for answering my question

In response to your question if all my charges were one single incident....Yes

I'm pretty sure i have a conviction i have been unable to find a job with my CDL A due to these charges and they have told me basically that i am uninsurable due to this showing up when they do a backround check during pre-employment screenings

These charges are actually from DeKALB co.

Joshua Sachs

Joshua Sachs Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney

Posted about 13 years ago.

If the quote from your rap sheet that you gave us in your original question is what is turning up on background checks then anybody reading it would indeed think that you had a conviction, but if you successfully completed 550/10 probation as to all of these charges then you probably don't. I suggest you have a lawyer in Dekalb County look into this, examine the original court file and, if possible, file an expungement petition for you. It is certainly worth checking out because you might be able to clear your record completely.

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Posted about 13 years ago.

Thanks again for your response i did successfully complete the 12 months of 550/10 probation without any problems as far as i can remember since i did not have to serve any jail time or have my probation revoked which would mean that i did successfully fulfill my obligations to the court

My only issue now is im between jobs and most lawyers want 400.00 to take on the task which at this time i can't afford to spend so im trying to go this by myself which is not an easy task

Joshua Sachs

Joshua Sachs Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney

Posted about 13 years ago.

I can offer you three suggestions that may help.

First, you should start by going to the circuit court clerk's office in Dekalb County for a look at the original court file of your case. The file should show that you had 550/10 probation completed satisfactory. The clerk cannot give you legal advice or assistance, but may be able to help you interpret the file.

Second, there is usually a standard form for an expungement petition. In some counties the form is available online, possibly in a fillable version. If not you can get a paper copy from the clerk's office. The clerk can tell you what forms you need to file.

Third, the Office of the State Appellate Defender has a web site with some very helpful information about expungement and will also send you an expungement packet, with very detailed instructions, by mail if you call the Chicago or Springfield office to ask for it.

Good luck.

Alexander M. Ivakhnenko

Alexander M. Ivakhnenko Wheeling Criminal Defense Attorney

Posted about 13 years ago.

Tremendously helpful advice.