Simply put, expungement helps you start again with what looks like a “clean slate”. There are many reasons to ask for your criminal record to be expunged. A good Criminal Defense Lawyer can help get your dignity back and put you where you want to be in the eyes of society.
Expungement is a legal process in which a criminal conviction, charge or arrest is wiped clean or erased from your record. Once expunged, you can confidently say, you have never been arrested, charged or convicted of a crime.
The Five Benefits of Expungement?
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Find a job
Potential employers may conduct criminal background check on new applicants and are often reluctant to hire anyone with a criminal record. When your record is expunged you can lawfully answer “no” when you are asked if you have ever been convicted of a crime.
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Apply for a loan
Getting a loan may help fast track you to get back on your feet after serving a criminal sentence. Unfortunately, some loan companies may believe someone with a criminal record may have a difficult time paying back their loan. This could mean the loan would be denied, or at the very least, paying a higher interest rate.
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Finding a place to live
Landlords are not much different than employers. They may run background checks to protect their property. Expungement may mean the difference between being approved or denied, as your record will be hidden from view.
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Adoption
At some point in the future you have want a new life with a new family. 15 States currently make it illegal for someone with the criminal record to adopt children. It should be noted that in most if not all cases involving offenses against minors cannot be expunged. If you have been involved in a crime involving children, or a sex crime, you will almost certainly be unable to adopt a child.
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Your dignity
Just being treated like a productive member of society can bring you confidence and bring peace of mind. Sometimes serving your time or taking your punishment doesn’t make you feel free. A Criminal Defense Lawyer can help you lift the weight of that record and give you back your dignity.
Are you looking to get your record expunged? Lafayette Criminal Defense Attorney Susannah Hall-Justice can help get your life back on track! Contact Hall-Justice Law Firm today for a FREE case review at 765-742-2987 and GET JUSTICE.
