What to do if I was arrested as a juvenile but am unsure if I was charged and convicted of anything?
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What to do if I was arrested as a juvenile but am unsure if I was charged and convicted of anything?
I got in a school fight at 15 and was arrested 3 months later. I then spent 13 days in a juvenile center until I went to court and took a deal that included community service, anger management and an advocate. I thought hat I was charged with aggravated assault but I’m able to purchase long guns without a problem (juvenile felony delinquents are not allowed to purchase firearms0 and every time I get a background check from someplace, I always come back clean. So is it possible that I was never charged with aggravated assault or never charged at all? Is my juvenile record completely destroyed? I was also fingerprinted and had my picture taken.
Asked on February 25, 2013 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country your juvenile criminal matter is sealed subject to court order after a noticed hearing allowing the dissemination of information as to it. You were charged with an offense and took a deal for anger management and the like. The issue is whether you were convicted. I suggest that you consult with your former attorney on the matter to see if you were convicted.
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