Having a criminal record doesn’t have to define your future. In Florida, you may be eligible to have your record sealed or expunged, giving you a clean slate. While this process offers life-changing benefits, it involves multiple phases that can seem confusing without the right guidance. Sealing or expunging a criminal record can provide a…
If you have a criminal record, chances are you have thought about what it might take to achieve a clean slate. While this is not possible for some crimes, it may be for others through criminal expungement. While expungement proceedings certainly have some benefits if you want to clear your name and your public record,…
Being arrested in Florida is an unpleasant experience you won’t soon forget. Although an arrest does not automatically mean you are guilty of a crime, arrest records are public and may be discovered on the internet by your friends, family members, or employers. What can make matters worse is having your arrest photos posted online…
If you’re unemployed with a criminal record, you might find that it’s taking considerable effort on your part to get interviews. The South Florida job market is extremely competitive by default. Sometimes, the decision to hire one candidate over another equally qualified candidate comes down to the fact that one candidate has a criminal record…
Everybody makes mistakes. Unfortunately, some mistakes turn out to be criminal in nature whether or not others are harmed. As a juvenile, you shouldn’t have your criminal history follow you for life. Fortunately, in Florida, there are ways of having your juvenile record sealed or expunged, which can help you start a fresh life in…
Being arrested for a crime is not an accomplishment you want the world to see. Unfortunately, all arrest records are public in Florida. A criminal history is established the moment you are arrested and fingerprinted and may include the disposition of any charges that arise from that arrest. Whether you have been adjudicated guilty, adjudication…
One of the worst consequences of being arrested for DUI or any criminal offense is that the arrest opens up a world of obstacles for your future. If you are arrested and charged for a crime, whether you are found guilty or not, criminal charges are released by courts as part of the general public…
