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If a past indiscretion or an arrest for an offense of which you were innocent is affecting your life, expungement may be a solution in your case. Find out if you qualify by consulting a Tampa expungement attorney with our firm. Having successfully handled numerous expungements over the years, we have the know-how and the resources to satisfy the numerous requirements to get the appropriate documentation gathered and prepared to file in a speedy and efficient manner.
Many individuals find they run into restrictions when applying for bank loans, employment, home loans, licenses, and more. Criminal records can be accessed when a background check is done on an individual. Even an arrest where no charges were ever brought will turn up and may result in an application being denied. An experienced Tampa expungement lawyer with our firm is skilled in meeting the requirements of expungement and record sealing efficiently.
Call (813) 281-2897 today to schedule your confidential case consultation with our Tampa expungement lawyer!
There is a difference between a sealing and an expungement:
Expungement is often part of a sentencing agreement or plea agreement for juveniles or first time offenders and requires a formal procedure. Once a record has been expunged or sealed Florida law provides that you can lawfully fail to acknowledge any arrest contained in the expunged record with only a few exceptions and only a judge under certain circumstances can provide your information to an entity.
In the state of Florida, expungement laws are detailed in § 943.0585 of the Florida Statutes. While in some states expungement or “expunction” is available to those who have been convicted of a criminal offense, Florida only allows those who have not been adjudicated guilty of a crime to apply for expunction. A person also only has one opportunity to expunge their criminal record in the state of Florida.
Before petitioning for expunction, a person must apply for a certificate of eligibility for expunction according to subsection 2 of the Florida expunction statutes. Once this certificate is obtained, a person has 12 months within which they can petition to expunge their criminal record.
The Florida Statutes list approximately ten qualification standards (§ 943.0585(2)):
In Florida, you are eligible for an Expungement so long as you have not plead to or been found guilty of a criminal charge. Therefore, if your case was dismissed or you entered an intervention program through the State Attorney’s Office, you are eligible. On the other hand, a sealing is available where you were found guilty or entered a plea, but the Court withheld adjudication.
The State of Florida permits one expungement during your lifetime. An expungement is only available for a charge that you were not adjudicated guilty for. It is important to remember that you may or may not be eligible based on your record. The first step in this process – determining eligibility – can be accomplished simply by contacting a Tampa expungement lawyer at Taracks & Associates. Once it is determined that you are eligible, you must complete the following steps:
This process can take several months and can be very stressful. Having the right Tampa expungement attorney can make things much easier. Having your record expunged can make life much easier. Employers are very critical in today’s market and expect you to have a clean record. This process costs very little compared to the benefit you receive.
If you have questions regarding expungement or having your record sealed call Taracks & Associates. A knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer will review your record with you to determine what can be done in your case.
Contact a Tampa expungement attorney at our firm to find out if you qualify to file a petition to seal or expunge a criminal record. Call us at (813) 281-2897.