How to clear your criminal record!What is an Expungement?
An expungement is erasing parts of a person's criminal history record. There are many types of records associated with a criminal act and not all can be expunged. When someone asks, “Will it go on my record?’, the answer is: “It depends on which record you’re talking about.” There are five records that are generally connected to a criminal incident.
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2015 Changes to EXPUNGEMENT LAW!On January 1, 2015, a new law went into effect that now makes 50 different crimes be eligible for expungement in Minnesota. Click here to learn more.
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Example: When a person is arrested there is a police report. That is a record with the arrested person’s name and details of the incident on it. That arrest is sent to the BCA no matter what the outcome of the arrest is. That is the arrested person’s criminal record. Then if the police officer would like the arrested person to be charged with a crime, the officer sends a copy of the police reports to the County Attorney, City Attorney or other prosecuting office. The prosecutor then has an open file on the arrested person and that is another record. If the prosecutor charges the arrested person with a crime, she or he becomes a Defendant. The prosecutor sends a complaint to the Court and then there is a Court Record. The outcome of the case is sent to the BCA. If the crime is a driving offense then there is a driving record too.
Why is Expungement Important?
Criminal Records are easy and inexpensive to access. Criminal Record checks are also becoming more and more common. In 2005, the Minnesota Supreme Court announced a new rule allowing remote access to criminal conviction records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch website. In addition, two major state entities began posting criminal conviction records online for free.
Expungements Are More Important Than Ever In This Economy
Having a criminal record may affect one’s ability to be a viable candidate for a job. Given the risks and the relatively low cost of conducting criminal background checks, human resource practitioners now recommend conducting checks on all hires. Having a criminal record decreases the odds of obtaining employment. In fact, someone with a criminal history is half as likely to get hired.
Should I Try to Get An Expungement?
The answer is almost always yes! It is always worth consulting with an attorney to see if the case is eligible for expungement. Contact Jennifer Casanova today for a no-cost consultation on whether your case might be eligible for expungement.
Want to read more about expungements? Read an article Jennifer Casanova wrote for inRecovery magazine.
Why is Expungement Important?
Criminal Records are easy and inexpensive to access. Criminal Record checks are also becoming more and more common. In 2005, the Minnesota Supreme Court announced a new rule allowing remote access to criminal conviction records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch website. In addition, two major state entities began posting criminal conviction records online for free.
Expungements Are More Important Than Ever In This Economy
Having a criminal record may affect one’s ability to be a viable candidate for a job. Given the risks and the relatively low cost of conducting criminal background checks, human resource practitioners now recommend conducting checks on all hires. Having a criminal record decreases the odds of obtaining employment. In fact, someone with a criminal history is half as likely to get hired.
Should I Try to Get An Expungement?
The answer is almost always yes! It is always worth consulting with an attorney to see if the case is eligible for expungement. Contact Jennifer Casanova today for a no-cost consultation on whether your case might be eligible for expungement.
Want to read more about expungements? Read an article Jennifer Casanova wrote for inRecovery magazine.