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Expungement
Remember that night you got arrested? A bar fight? A moment of indiscretion? Maybe even something more serious? You were fingerprinted, photographed, taken before the judge. Hopefully, it turned out “alright.” A drug program, a small fine, probation…..even a dismissal?
You may have forgotten all about it, but the criminal justice system did not. You may still have a permanent police arrest record. This information is available through many different sources, including licensing boards and governmental agencies. Once that record is discovered, your explanation, including a dismissal, may be too late.
New Jersey law allows a person, in certain circumstances, to “erase” that record. It is called “Expungement:” a process that both removes the information from official police sources AND allows you legally to deny that you were ever arrested. Expungement allows a person to petition to the Superior Court for an Order to law enforcement agencies to cleanse your record. Formal court papers must be filed, and a court date is set. If all goes well, a Superior Court Judge then grants you an Expungement. All the appropriate agencies are notified and must comply.
If you have ever been arrested, consider whether or not you should get your arrest record cleared. Dismissals, successful completion of a diversionary program (like PTI or Conditional Discharge), even some convictions may be eligible.
Brian J. Neary thinks that it is important for a person to maintain a clean record. After thousands of Expungements, the Law Offices of Brian J. Neary are well familiar with the procedures. First, a criminal history is obtained and reviewed. If an individual is eligible, the petition is prepared, reviewed and signed by the client, and filed with the appropriate Superior Court. A hearing is scheduled. Once the Expungement is granted, final notifications are made and YOUR good name is restored.
So even if it’s just a bad memory, do something about it. Get your record cleared. And do not wait for the time when you really need it.
An appointment to discuss your eligibility is suggested.
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