Expungements
If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense in Atlanta, including DUI or DWI, you may be able to have the convictions erased from your criminal record, and this process is called Expungement. Oftentimes criminal records can contain inaccurate or erroneous information that can hinder an individual’s opportunities and through the process of Expungement, both juvenile and adult criminal records can be corrected. If you have previous convictions on your record and want to be able to seek employment without having to explain your tainted past, you should speak with an attorney at The Muhammad Firm.
Legally defined, Expungement is the process of striking out records or information in files, computers, and other depositories relating to criminal charges. After being expunged, the records cannot be accessed for general law enforcement or civil use. The records are to be expunged by destroying fingerprint cards, photographs, and documents relating to the specific individual. Any material that cannot be physically destroyed or must be preserved for constitutional reasons shall be restricted by the agency and will not be able to be seen by anyone without court orders.
Atlanta Lawyer Helping with Record Expungement
Not everyone is eligible for Expungement, so it is best to speak with an Atlanta criminal defense lawyer to find out whether or not this process could work for you. The following types of individuals may be eligible for Expungement:
- A person who can show their records are inaccurate or incomplete.
- A person with no conviction because charges were disposed or dismissed, has no charges pending, and has not been convicted of anything in the U.S. in the last five years.
- A juvenile if a petition alleging delinquency is not filed or the proceedings are dismissed after either a petition is filed or the case is transferred to the juvenile court.
If you are interested in Expungement, contact Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyer Kenneth Muhammad today!