If you have a criminal record, it’s no secret that it can follow you around. But what if you could get rid of it. Many clients are eligible to have their criminal history sealed. The process is otherwise known as record expungement. An expungement means you never have to worry about someone discovering your past again. An expungement allows you to move forward with your life and reach your goals. You may have several questions about what can be done and the process. You should contact an Evansville expungement lawyer to have them answered.
Recently, expungement laws in Indiana underwent several changes. Under the current law, you are not allowed to be discriminated against because of an expunged criminal record. Sealed criminal convictions can be hidden from public record. Though, a lawyer cannot expunge a record if there are criminal matters pending. Also, it is important to know that you only get one expungement in your lifetime so it should be used wisely. If the expungement is successful, you may then legally deny that the criminal record ever even existed. Once complete, convictions will begin falling off of your record and you no longer have to disclose any convictions on applications for employment, loans, school, etc.