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<\/a>Criminal Record Expungement 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Criminal charges come in all forms, but if yours meets certain criteria, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your permanent record. Right now, Indiana has two sets of laws surrounding a person\u2019s right to improve their criminal record. Depending on several factors, a person may be eligible to either expunge or seal pieces of their criminal record. Expungement refers to complete erasure, while sealing refers to restricted public access. Eligibility is heavily influenced by time passed, severity of criminal charges, the circumstances surrounding a person\u2019s arrest and conviction, and much more. For these reasons and more, it is vital to retain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney who can assist with all the convoluted and strict filing procedures and deadlines. You can only petition for expungement or sealing one time, so it is vital to do it correctly. Having a lawyer will ensure the accuracy of your petition. <\/p>\n
Continue reading to learn where to determine your eligibility and how to get your Indiana criminal record expunged if you qualify. <\/p>\n
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Indiana Code \u00a7 35-38-5-1<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n To qualify for expungement, you must meet certain strict criteria. These include but are not limited to<\/em>:<\/p>\n ❋ A specific amount of time has passed since the initial date of arrest or indictment;<\/p>\n ❋ You were never actually charged with the crime;<\/p>\n ❋ Your charges were later dropped as a result of 1) mistaken identity, 2) no crime was actually committed, or 3) there was no probable cause to believe you committed a crime;<\/p>\n ❋ You have no pending criminal charges;<\/p>\n ❋ Your offense was not a sex crime;<\/p>\n ❋ Your offense did not result in serious bodily injury or death;<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> If your conviction was later reversed and your case dismissed, you may be eligible to have your DNA profile expunged from the state DNA database.<\/font> IC \u00a7 10-13-6-18<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n If you believe you may qualify to have your criminal record expunged or sealed, contact a licensed Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer to determine your eligibility. Choose an attorney who is experienced and well-versed in the new Indiana expungement laws. Choose David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n Criminal Record Expungement Attorney 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to learn your eligibility for Indiana criminal record expungement and restricted access<\/strong>. Our criminal defense law firm offers free initial consultations to do just that! That means no out-of-pocket charges to see if you qualify! And rates start as low as $850 of those who do! Call 317-636-7514<\/strong> to schedule your consultation for criminal record expungement, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Criminal charges come in all forms, but if yours meets certain criteria, you may be eligible to have it expunged from your permanent record. Right now, Indiana has two sets of laws surrounding a person\u2019s right to improve their criminal … Continue reading Getting Started<\/h1>\n
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