Expunge and Seal Record of Criminal or Minor Offense
You cannot turn back the clock. You cannot undo something that you did. But if you made a mistake and were convicted, you can expunge your criminal record under some circumstances.
If you were charged with a crime but found not guilty, the fact that you were arrested and charged can haunt you. Contact a lawyer at Reminger Co., L.P.A., to expunge and seal a record of criminal or minor offense.
A criminal record can:
- Prevent your hiring or promotion
- Dissuade a landlord from renting to you
- Prevent you from becoming a citizen
- Affect your credibility, e.g., if you are a witness in a trial
Even though law enforcement will always be able to see your record, the general public will not, if your record is sealed and expunged.
Generally, the less evidence there was against you, the easier it is to clear your record. If you were arrested but not charged, for example, you stand a good chance of expungement being granted. First-time offenders and juveniles also have a good chance of expungement, especially if found not guilty.
Under Ohio Revised Code section 2953 "[a]pplication may be made at the expiration of three years after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a felony, or at the expiration of one year after the offender's final discharge if convicted of a misdemeanor."
Certain more serious crimes are not eligible for expungement. And if you are convicted of another crime, your sealed record can still be used against you at sentencing.
Reminger Co., L.P.A. strives to obtain the best result in the most efficient way. Call 888-352-1377 or contact us online for a free consultation with an attorney.
