Expungement
Expungement is a general term used to describe the removal of information from a criminal record to allow an ex-felon to live more comfortably. This is usually accomplished through the deletion or sealing of information. Expungement can make life easier by:

• Providing a past felon closure
• Allowing a past felon to legally answer no to a potential employer or other background checker when asked if he/she has been convicted of a felony
• Allowing a past felon to become eligible for a broader range of training certificates and professional licenses
• Allowing a past felon to become eligible for student loans
• Allowing a felon to become eligible for housing assistance

Depending on the jurisdiction, those who qualify for expungement may include:

• Individuals who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony for more than a year (excludes sex offenders)
• Those who have met the conditions of their probation
• Those who have been released from a county prison (excludes state prisoners)
• Individuals who were charged, but never convicted of a misdemeanor or felony
• Those found not guilty or had the charges against them dropped

If you would like to have your criminal record expunged or sealed, please contact Blair T. Jackson, P.A. today for a FREE consultation.