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If you’ve had a criminal conviction or arrest, you may want your North Carolina criminal record expunged.

north carolina criminal record expungedIf you have a North Carolina criminal record, you’re no stranger to the ill effects it can have on your life. Background checks are increasingly common among North Carolina employers, property owners, and various employment licensing agencies. A new study published by the Office Journal of the American Association of Pediatrics, indicates that around 25% of Americans have been arrested at least once by the age of 23. Even a criminal charge from many years ago can affect your chances of being hired or rented to. For some people, depending on various factors, getting your North Carolina criminal record expunged may be a way to eliminate the hassle that is caused by a past with a criminal conviction or arrest.

What is Expungement in North Carolina?

Getting your North Carolina criminal record expunged refers to a process in which a person with a past criminal record petitions the court to have his/her record sealed or expunged. A sealed record is then unsearchable by the state and federal agencies that provide information for background checks. A person who has had their North Carolina criminal record expunged would proceed as if the criminal charge or conviction never occurred. Therefore for questions on employment or rental applications that ask if you have a past criminal conviction, it would generally be appropriate to answer ‘no’. Generally, the FBI and police officers still have access to your criminal record even after you’ve had your North Carolina criminal record expunged.

North Carolina Expungements helps clients with the legal process called expunction. We can help you find out if you are eligible to remove a criminal conviction or a criminal charge from your criminal record. We can also help you find out if it is possible to seal or destroy the state’s records of the charge, arrest and conviction. Before you shell out large amounts of money to a lawyer or anyone, first find out if you are eligible.

North Carolina Expungement Expunged: The Process

Specific processes for expungement will vary from state to state as each state dictates their own expungement laws. A good first step would be to obtain a copy of your criminal record to make sure you know the exact charge(s) that are on it. Usually you can obtain a copy of your North Carolina criminal record from your local county courthouse or from your local police department. If this is not true for your area, those agencies should be able to direct you to the appropriate place to obtain that information. Also, if you have an attorney or lawyer, they, of course, can assist you in obtaining these records in the process of getting your North Carolina criminal record expunged.

After obtaining a copy of your record, you’ll need to do some research on the specific expungement statutes and processes in your area- or your North Carolina attorney can easily advise you. A quick Google search should also provide you with some results. Paperwork will have to be filed with the court and then a court date will be scheduled. However, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s a quick and easy process. It is generally advisable to get lawyer representation as it will increase your chances of success in your quest to get your North Carolina criminal record expunged.

In general it is easier to get an older conviction expunged as opposed to a more recent one. The likelihood that a North Carolina criminal record expungement is granted will also depend on the type and severity of the conviction. You will increase your chances for success if you can show life changes that have occurred since you were charged with the crime. For example, if you were charged with a drug related charge 10 years ago but have since successfully completed treatment and have remained sober since then, you should include that information your petition. Make sure that your petition is thoroughly completed as some states have time limits imposed regarding how long you have to wait to re-petition the court to get your North Carolina criminal record expunged.

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“Everyone at North Carolina Expungements were great. I now have my clean record back. My attorney moved quickly and professionally. They also explained it to me so I understood. That made me less unsure. I wish I had done it earlier. It affected life for too long. I would recommend on a high level.” – Marcellus from Durham, NC
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