Noblesville Expungement Attorney
Why Hire Our Expungement Lawyer in Noblesville?
If you were charged or even convicted of certain crimes, you may be able to seek an expungement to minimize the impact a criminal record has on your life. Without taking action, negative information could follow you around for the rest of your life, interfering with your job and education prospects and having other negative effects on your life. However, securing an expungement requires a deep understanding of the law, one that the Noblesville defense attorneys at Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC has.
Legal Effect of Expungement
Expungement effectively seals criminal records. The public cannot find information about these crimes, and background checks do not usually reveal these details. Therefore, people may choose to leave off details of criminal arrests or other information on job applications, applications for housing, or other purposes.
It’s important to know that an expungement does not completely erase a criminal record. Law enforcement, courts, and other specific entities still have this information.
Am I Eligible for Expungement?
Whether you can expunge your record depends on the type of crime, whether it resulted in a conviction, and other details specific to your case. The best way to find out whether you are eligible for expungement is to call us for a free and confidential consultation. We can gather your criminal records, investigate the circumstances, and review your options.
When Can I Not Receive a Criminal Expungement?
Certain serious offenses cannot be expunged, including:
- Certain violent crimes, including murder and manslaughter
- Rape, child molestation, sex trafficking, and certain other sex crimes
- Offenses that result in a sex offender or violent offender
- Sex offender or violent offender-designated offenses
- Offenses involving official misconduct
- Two or more separate felonies that involve the unlawful use of a deadly weapon
Time Limits on Expungements
The process, timeline, and eligibility requirements to obtain an expungement depend on how the criminal case was resolved and the seriousness of the offense.
When the crime did not result in a conviction, such as it being resolved through diversion or the case being dismissed, you must wait one year from the arrest date or charge before you can seek expungement.
If the crime was a misdemeanor that you were convicted of, you must wait five years from the conviction before you can request an expungement. You must also have the prosecutor’s consent. For a felony conviction, the waiting period is eight years after a Level 6 or Class D felony unless the prosecutor agrees otherwise. Other felonies have a ten-year waiting period.
Call Us to Learn More About Your Legal Options
If you would like to learn more about whether you might be able to seek an expungement or need help defending yourself against criminal charges that are currently pending, the experienced Noblesville expungement attorneys at The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC can help. Call us today at (317) 687-8326 for a free consultation.