The terminology concerning clearing your criminal record often creates some confusion. Many people struggle trying to learn the differences between the terms as most states have varying definitions and in turn, each of them may have a different effect. In one state expungement may call to completely destroy the record and all related materials, while it may only conceal it ... more Posts Tagged with sealing
Expungment, Expungement, or Expunction?
May 18, 2009 -
The terminology concerning clearing your criminal record often creates some confusion. Many people struggle trying to learn the differences between the terms as most states have varying definitions and in turn, each of them may have a different effect. In one state expungement may call to completely destroy the record and all related materials, while it may only conceal it ... more
The terminology concerning clearing your criminal record often creates some confusion. Many people struggle trying to learn the differences between the terms as most states have varying definitions and in turn, each of them may have a different effect. In one state expungement may call to completely destroy the record and all related materials, while it may only conceal it ... more 1 Comment
What is a Pardon?
March 31, 2009 - 
Webster’s Dictionary defines a pardon as the “release from the legal penalties of an offense.” State offenses may be pardoned by the governor, while those convicted of a federal crime or military court martial must seek a presidential pardon. Generally, an expungement or sealing of a record through the county courthouse will be sought first, but due to eligibility constraints ... more
Webster’s Dictionary defines a pardon as the “release from the legal penalties of an offense.” State offenses may be pardoned by the governor, while those convicted of a federal crime or military court martial must seek a presidential pardon. Generally, an expungement or sealing of a record through the county courthouse will be sought first, but due to eligibility constraints ... more What is Expungement?
March 13, 2009 - 
The Black’s Law Dictionary defines expungement as a “process by which record of criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed after the expiration of time. While expungement deals with an underlying criminal record, it is a civil action in which the subject is the petitioner or plaintiff asking a court to declare that the records be expunged.”
However, each state has ... more
The Black’s Law Dictionary defines expungement as a “process by which record of criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed after the expiration of time. While expungement deals with an underlying criminal record, it is a civil action in which the subject is the petitioner or plaintiff asking a court to declare that the records be expunged.”
However, each state has ... more