If you were convicted or had supervision, IL law prevents a judge from granting a petition to seal for reckless driving. If you were arrested and...

If it was expunged, then it should not show up on a background check involving the state. However, state courts do not have jurisdiction over...

If FL is like IL, then go to the court clerk of the county where the petition was filed and ask for a Motion to Advance. You'll need your petition...

The best way to clean your record is to consult with an attorney. A good first place to start is with legal aid organizations that assist in these...

To do this porperly, it is best to retain counsel to ensure that all case numbers attached to your record are included in the petition. Lay people...

If Michigan is like Illinois, multi-count arrests under one case number cannot be split into dismissed/convicted for expungement purposes. Thus,...

In addition to what Atty. Johnson contributed, keep in mind that once a record is unimpounded, you will have to go through the entire process of...

Is it always recommended/worth it to have misdemeanors sealed and expunged? How much does it affect employment background check

A criminal background check will show all arrests and/or convictions. This can adversely affect a person's employment prospects because the...

I've never been to prison can I be a felon?

If NC is like IL, local police records only indicate what a person was arrested for and do not include what happened in court, like having the...

How can I make sure my boyfriend doesn't get stuck with a class x?

Offering a lower charge is a normal part of the plea negotiation process and is not considered discrimination. The best way to make sure your...