{"id":1463,"date":"2020-03-02T17:46:35","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T17:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1463"},"modified":"2020-03-02T17:46:35","modified_gmt":"2020-03-02T17:46:35","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-indiana-expungement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-indiana-expungement\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Indiana Expungement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have a criminal record, whether as a minor or adult,\nthis blog is for you. A new law in Indiana allows those who qualify to have\ncertain criminal and arrest records concealed from public access. This could be\na better job, income, and overall quality of life for thousands of past\noffenders. To get started, continue below to learn what you need to know about\ncriminal record expungement in Indiana, and how to find out if you qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indiana\u2019s Second Chance Law<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Also known as Indiana\u2019s Second Chance<\/em> law, criminal\nrecord expungement is a new opportunity that deserves immediate attention from\nanyone with an arrest, charge, or conviction on their personal record. Those\nwho are approved for expungement will no longer be subjected to the consequences\nand setbacks of having a criminal record. Employers, whether current or\npotential, cannot view expunged records, nor can school administration offices,\nbanks, landlords, and the general public. Everything from dating and applying\nfor jobs, to renting a home, earning a degree, and much more, is easier after\nexpungement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, not every will qualify. Furthermore, there is\nanother version of expungement known as record sealing<\/em>, which is less\nrestrictive than expungement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difference Between Sealing and Expungement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When criminal records are expunged, they are erased permanently\nfrom one\u2019s personal record. In comparison, when records are sealed, they are\nnot erased, but rather hidden. Only law enforcement, governmental agencies, and\nin some case, childcare organizations, can view sealed criminal records. As for\nthe general public, including employers and landlords, they cannot view sealed\nrecords. The requirements for qualifying for record sealing are less strict\nthan the requirements for expungement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Qualify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To qualify for criminal record expungement or sealing, one\nmust meet very specific requirements. The two most influential factors to\ndetermining eligibility include the type of conviction and the amount of time\nthat has passed since the date of the conviction. Some convictions cannot be expunged\nnor sealed, such as murder and sex crimes. However, most arrests and charges\nthat did not end up in conviction can be expunged or sealed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convictions that Do Not Qualify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Murder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sex Crimes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feticide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manslaughter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reckless Homicide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Trafficking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assisting \/Causing Suicide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer of Contaminated Bodily Fluids<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registered Sex Offender Status<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inappropriate Communication with a Minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Petition for Expungement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You must hire a criminal defense lawyer who specializes in the new Indiana expungement laws if you want a good chance at being approved by the state. The process and requirements involved in petitioning for expungement are very complex and confusing to anyone who does not have a law degree. Furthermore, one can only petition for expungement one time, and never again after. This poses high risk since a petition will be rejected for something as little as a misspelled word or missed deadline. An Indiana criminal expungement lawyer<\/a> will be able to ensure your petition is managed accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who to Trust for Indiana Criminal Record Expungement Help<\/strong><\/h3>\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. 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

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