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The Misdemeanor Affect <\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Although misdemeanors are less serious charges and\nconvictions compared to felonies, they are still grim since they affect several\naspects of a person\u2019s life, including finances, driving privileges, renters\u2019\nagreements, housing, financial aid benefits, employment, professional\nreputation, child custody, and more. And the record of this arrest and suspected\noffense still show up on a person\u2019s personal and public record FOREVER, even if\nthe charges are dismissed and no conviction was ever made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So who can view these records?<\/em> Anyone who has access to a computer, library, or police station. They are public records, which means they are available to anyone who takes the time out to seek them. Such parties include employers, landlords, brokers, school admission offices, neighbors, play group parents, and even potential romantic partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Misdemeanor arrests, charges, and convictions are less\nserious types of crimes, so they are typically prosecuted by the county. So, in\nthe case that a potential seeker of your criminal history performs a background\ncheck on a state program that does not include the particular county of arrest,\nthere is a chance that your misdemeanor will not be on the scan results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, some background check portals are less\ncomprehensive than others; so the higher quality background check source used,\nthe more information it is likely to show. There are even paid background\nchecks that really dig deep into a person\u2019s criminal record, driving record, academic\nrecord, and more. Generally, employers and school admissions use these types of\nscans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new law regarding criminal record expungement has recently\nbeen passed in Indiana, which means that certain people now qualify to have\ntheir criminal records hidden or eliminated from public access. The process\nrequires extensive filing and paperwork, all of which is very complicated. For\nthis reason, most applicants hire a licensed criminal defense attorney who\nspecializes in the service. You only get once chance to apply, and a minor\nerror like a misspelled work or missed deadline can revoke your right to\npetition, forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to learn more about appeals and expungement<\/a> in Indiana, and for Indianapolis misdemeanor criminal defense<\/a> you can trust. He is eager to help you get the fresh start in life that you deserve! Best of all, his services start as low as $850, so you can afford to clean up your record just as much as the next guy. Call 317-636-7514 to schedule a free initial consultation, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you someone with a criminal past, and now worried what your background check says about you? If so, it is strongly encouraged to run a background scan on yourself to know exactly what others can have access to when … Continue reading Will Your Misdemeanor Show Up?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
How to Restrict Criminal Records in Indiana<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Where to Get Started on Indiana Expungement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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