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Clearing your criminal record (expunging) in Virginia is available for someone who was arrested but acquitted, granted a pardon by the Governor, or the criminal charges were dropped or dismissed.
→ Read MoreJuvenile’s criminal record in Virginia is automatically destroyed once the juvenile is 18, provided that 5 years have elapsed from the date of the last hearing, or 29 in the case of a motor vehicle violation. Juveniles who were subjects of delinquency proceedings or traffic proceedings and who were found innocent may file a motion to have all criminal records destroyed without waiting for the automatic process to occur at age 19/29.
→ Read MoreTurning yourself in for a warrant is not necessarily advisable. First, before you turn yourself in, make sure you speak with a criminal attorney
→ Read MoreIn Washington State, there are two options to remove criminal court records from public viewing: (1) court records may be sealed; (2) court records may be vacated. Washington does not have a statute that allows for the destruction of a court record (expungement) from a proceeding involving a criminal action against an adult.
→ Read MoreThe process of sealing or vacating an adult criminal record in Washington State can be very detailed, and includes: obtaining your ‘rap sheet,’ filing various court documents, scheduling and attending a hearing.
→ Read MoreA warrant allows the police to search whatever location is identified in the warrant for the contraband or persons identified in the warrant–even if that…
→ Read MoreYes, if police officer smells drugs (or sees them) during an otherwise legal stop, the officer can then search your car and you for the…
→ Read MoreAn arrest occurs when a person reasonably believes he is not free to leave due to the actions of law enforcement officers. The circumstances that courts will look at to determine whether someone is “free to leave” vary by state and by courts.
→ Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I am Arrested?
→ Read MoreLaw enforcement officers may conduct a police search of a juvenile and their property. Law enforcement officers must provide juveniles with the same Fourth Amendment protections as adults.
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