Can I have my criminal record sealed from public view?
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Can I have my criminal record sealed from public view?
Asked on October 8, 2014 under Criminal Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It may be possible. It depends on several things, some of which are: what the charge you were convicted of was; how recent was the conviction; whether or not you have had any other convictions already cleared from your record; and the state that you were convicted in.
Typcially only a misdemaenor charge can be cleared or "expunged" and it must not have been a recent conviction (usually it must be several years old). Also, many times only one conviction can be cleared (not multiple charges or later charges). The fact is that each state has its own rules and procedures for obtaining an expungement. Note: federal convictions cannot be expunged at all.
What you should do now is to google the word "expungement" and the name of the state that you were convicted in. You should be able to find some basic information regarding the requirements for clearing your record. If you still have questions, you should consult with a criminal law attorney.
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