I want to get my criminal record in FL expunged?

Unfortunately, current Florida law prohibits anyone who has been adjudicated guilty (convicted) of any criminal offense from having any arrest...

I was charged with a misdemeanor 19 years ago, I believe the judge had me do a diversion program, how do I check my record ?

First, you have to understand that a Criminal record begins with the arrest (or notice to appear). So, unless you take the extra step of expunging...

Do I have to disclose an adjudication withheld misdemeanor for a level 2 background check with fingerprints?

Yes, you have to disclose your arrest background. The Level 2 screening will uncover the information of your prior arrest.

Does "the state will nolle prosse the charges pending against you"

A nolle prosse does means that the state has dropped charges. It does not mean that the arrest will not appear on your background criminal history....

How to tell if I’m eligible for expungement?

If your juvenile case was dismissed after successful completion of diversion and the adult case was dropped AND those are your only arrests ever -...

When you expunge a record in FL is it the same as getting the charges dropped?

This is a very good question. Unfortunately, under Florida law, an expungement does not convert the disposition to a dismissal. Some states do have...

Let's first explain what having your record expunged means. Under current Florida law you are allowed to seal or expunge a single arrest (or series...

I have the same second degree misdemeanor petty theft as his but I live in Florida

If you successfully complete the diversion program AND you have never been convicted of a criminal offense then you would qualify to have this...

Clemency and expungements (sealings) are two separate actions with separate results. Clemency is seeking to restore your rights. If you have been...

How do I expunge Nolle Prosse Adjudication?

If the DUI charge was Nolle Prosse and you have never been convicted of any other criminal offense then you would be eligible to have the DUI...