{"id":663,"date":"2019-02-28T20:48:49","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T20:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expungecriminalrecordindiana.com\/blog\/?p=663"},"modified":"2019-02-28T20:48:49","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T20:48:49","slug":"what-you-can-and-cannot-expunge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expungecriminalrecordindiana.com\/blog\/what-you-can-and-cannot-expunge\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Can and Cannot Expunge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The New Indiana Second Chance Law allows those with past\ncriminal records to seal such records from the public. This means better opportunities\nfor employment, housing, education, and overall quality of life. However, there\nare several rules and restrictions to this new law, making it a risky endeavor\nto attempt alone. You need a professional Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer\nwho is well versed in the expungement laws to help you with the process, from\nstart to finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn what you need to know about\nsealing criminal records, including what can and cannot be expunged.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Arrest Records<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In Indiana, arrest records can be expunged so long as no\nconviction resulted, you do not have a suspended driver\u2019s license, and it has\nbeen at least one year since the date of the arrest. How could this be\nbeneficial to someone? A college student looking to apply to graduate school has\na public nuisance arrest on their record from freshman year, but they were\nnever convicted. They could have this record expunged so that the dean and\napplication counsels do not see it and use it against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misdemeanor Convictions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you were convicted of a Class A through Class C\nmisdemeanor, you may or may not be eligible for expungement. It depends on a\nlong list of factors, including the nature of the offense and the amount of\ntime that has passed since the conviction. In Indiana, you must wait 5 years\nsince the date of the conviction before petitioning the court for expunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Felony Convictions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you were convicted of a Class D felony that was reduced\nto a misdemeanor, you would need to adhere to the same prerequisites as a\nmisdemeanor conviction, as mentioned above. Most non-violent felonies, you must\nwait at least 8 years since the date of the conviction, plus meet all the other\nrequirements, such as no pending charges, valid drivers\u2019 license, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What CANNOT <\/strong>Be Expunged<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Expungement is not available to everyone. Those who are not\neligible include sex offenders, violent offenders, and anyone convicted of\nofficial misconduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Start Your Expungement Petition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Call 317-636-7514<\/strong> if you want to expunge a criminal record<\/a> in Indiana. Our law firm is well-versed in the Indiana criminal record expungement laws, and charges as low as $850 for our services<\/strong>. Whether you are looking to seal or expunge a criminal record, we are the criminal lawyers to trust for a hassle-free petitioning process. Call 317-636-7514 to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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