Is it possible to get a felony removed from your record in Florida?
Check your background records at backgroundtool.com Take a look at what employers, people you know, and just about anybody may lookup regarding you. Research reports consist of general public, courtroom, police arrest, felony, essential, and various other documents.Is it possible to get a felony removed from your record in Florida?A criminal record can create difficult downstream consequences whether you (or your child) was arrested or convicted (or both). For example, employers and landlords commonly ask job applicants and apartment seekers whether they have ever been convicted of (or perhaps even arrested for) a criminal offense. Employers might not hire -- and landlords might not rent to -- people who answer "yes" to these questions. The good news is that, in some cases, you may be able to get an arrest or conviction expunged from your record. Read on to learn more about the expungement process.What Is Expungement?Expngement refers to the process of sealing arrest and conviction records. Virtually every state has enacted laws that allow people to expunge arrests and convictions from their records. Though the details can vary from one state to the next, most states' laws provide that once an arrest or conviction has been expunged, it need not be disclosed, including to potential employers or landlords. For example, assume that Joe was convicted of petty theft and later had the conviction expunged. This was Joe's only brush with the criminal justice system. If Joe applies for a job and the application asks, "Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense?" Joe can honestly answer, "No."
How do you get your record expunged in Florida?
Rob in most states that allow expungment of a record you have to go through the court that convicted you in the first place. Call the court clerk where the judge filed the conviction and ask her what the procedure is for an expungment. If there is one she will have the form for you to file, normally you won't need an attorney, it's up to the judge if he or she feels you're worthy. I will tell you 2 1/2 years usually isn't enough time gone by, most judges want to see 5 years of clean time before they will consider anyone for an expungment or record swipe. Also a little advice here, if you do get it don't assume all the background checks will come back clean, it will be up to you to make sure it's removed from the record data bases by sending a copy of your expungment order to them. (I've had a lot of clients who go through the process and the damn thing just keeps coming up anyway, very frustrating.) GOOD LUCK! :)
Which is better to expunge or to seal one's criminal record?
"Expunge" meaning it goes away and is a distant memory. "Sealing" means that the offense(s) will still be on your record but sealed from public view unless a court or subpoena states otherwise.
Will a sealed drug felony record prevent me from getting licensed as a nurse in Florida?
It will most likely stop you from going to the clinical rotations at most hospitals.You can enroll in nursing school, but you need to go to the hospital to learn to do many things with real patients - most if not all of them require that the students (and later, possible employee) have clean record.Even if it’s sealed, some background check digs very deeply. And you can’t lie on the application either - that alone can get you dismissed.I am sorry this answer is not what you were hoping for.
What's the difference between expunge and sealing your record?
Hello Tierra, This is what I have found for you. Sealing an arrest record involves completely removing a criminal arrest from the public. The record of the arrest, for all intents and purposes, is technically "destroyed," and it is only available to law enforcement. With an expungement, the record will reflect a dismissed case with a finding of "not guilty," but still show the original arrest and charge. Sealed records can be opened if an individual has applied for a professional license, such as a medical or law license. The law and terminology for sealing or expunging a record varies from state to state. I hope it helps!
Juvenile record sealed at 18?
Grand theft auto is a felony. Felonies cannot be expunged in Florida. Florida statutes allows for some criminal records to be expunged for youths who have successfully completed a pre-arrest or post-arrest diversion program. This option only applies when a youth was arrested for a non-violent misdemeanor that would not qualify as an act of domestic violence. One cannot have had any other previous criminal offenses. One can only use this option one time. The youth’s parent or guardian, or the youth if he is at least age 18, must submit an application to the FDLE no later than six months after completing the diversion program. A $75 processing fee and a statement from the State Attorney confirming that the youth successfully completed the diversion program must accompany the application. The criminal history record of a youth whose record is expunged under this option can still be made available to criminal justice agencies to determine if the youth would be eligible for a diversion program if arrested again. The record can also be made available if requested as part of a criminal investigation or if the youth is a candidate for employment with a criminal justice agency. A person whose record is expunged under this option may lawfully deny or fail to admit the arrest covered by the expunged record, except if applying for employment with a criminal justice agency.
Convicted felon. When will my rights be restored?
Florida has recently changed their clemency procedure to make it easier. Under the new clemency procedure, your crime is classified as a Level 1 conviction under Rule 9 of the Clemency board. This means your rights are automatically restored once you complete probation or parole. You may vote and leave the country. Your prospective job isn't going to happen unless they will let you make loud "bang" noises instead of actually carrying a gun. Federal law makes it a criminal offense for an ex-felon to possess a firearm. You are disqualified from receiving a permit. In some instances, you can still carry a firearm if your conviction was expunged, but Florida doesn't allow you to expunge your conviction. They will allow you to seal your record, but it would still be available to law enforcement and would still prevent your from legally possessing a firearm.
I had my record sealed, but Mugshots.com still has my mugshot and I want it removed. What can I do?
Fuck Mugshots .com!Here’s what you can do…Instead of spending your hard earned cash paying them to remove your photo. Or hours trying to get your records expunged. Just water them down.It’s simple. Nobody goes past the 3rd page of Google results. Google shows the most relevant content at the top for the search that’s submitted. If mugshots .com or any other site is the top result for your name search, then you need to improve your online presence.Get your name (as people or employers would search it) on as many high ranking sites you can. Here’s an example of a close friend of mine, who was arrested for a simple traffic violation a few years ago.Enkose Plummer.Page 1Page 2Page 3Notice how his mugshot pictures are all the way on page 3. Page 4 would probably be the safest, but he’s getting there. This is because his name is all over high quality sites. Such as youtube, soundcloud, linkedIn, Pinterest, Vimeo, Medium, etc.Sign up for the sites that will always rank over sketchy mugshot sites. And it shouldn’t take long to water them down to the point of oblivion…RESULT PAGE 4.Don’t pay them money. Out play them. Play the system. Or better yet, the algorithim. And one day, they’ll dwindle out of business.Hope this helps.If so, follow my quora below for more of my answers like this!P.S.- Hope you don’t mind Enkose. It’s to help the victims of shady mugshot scams.
If you have criminal record, can you become a lawyer?
Yes, it is possible to become a lawyer with a criminal record, but keep in mind that you will have to disclose it and make your case to the bar association in your state or province.Because you will be under increased scrutiny when you apply for your licence, you might want to start preparing before you even attend law school. The types of things that the bar association will be looking at are the seriousness of the offence, the length of time since the offence, if you have been of good character since the offence occurred, and whether or not you are rehabilitated.You may also want to research the areas where you think you might want to practice. Some provinces or states may be more stringent than others. Also, what type of law do you want to practice? A record for fraud might bar you from a career in finance law, but may not be a major issue if you want to practice criminal law. You can simply call or email the bar association in your area to ask about its policies.A good way to prove you have been rehabilitated is to apply for a pardon or, if you are in Canada, a Record Suspension. This will seal your record, but you still will likely be required to disclose it to a bar association, because they will want to do a more thorough examination. However, when you have a pardon or Record Suspension, it means that the authorities have already done a thorough review and determined that you are rehabilitated. This will be taken into consideration by the bar association. As well, a Record Suspension seals your record for the purpose of applying to law school. Most schools will not ask about records for which a Record Suspension has been granted.While you are in university and law school, take advantage of all opportunities to improve your character. Volunteer, take on student leadership positions, find mentors among the faculty and keep your grades up. Anything you do to prove that you are a different person will help your application.If the bar authority wants to do an assessment and questions you about your record, be polite and take responsibility for what happened. Being defensive will not help your case.