{"id":1775,"date":"2021-06-08T18:17:16","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T18:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1775"},"modified":"2021-06-08T18:17:16","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T18:17:16","slug":"can-i-expunge-my-adult-arrest-record-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/can-i-expunge-my-adult-arrest-record-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Expunge My Adult Arrest Record in Indiana?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Anyone with an arrest or criminal record can expect a few roadblocks along the road of life.\u00a0 This is especially relevant to applying for a job, promotion, professional license, loan, or a residence to rent.\u00a0 Landlords, supervisors, and managers commonly inquire about criminal histories to better understand the applicant and their capacity to either perform well on the job, pay back a loan, or responsibly take care of a home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a person has a criminal record on their personal and public record of any sort, including convictions and arrests, getting hired or approved for a rental is difficult and for some, even improbable. Fortunately, a new law has passed allowing past convicts or persons with criminal histories, to seal their adult criminal records from agencies and organization such as these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn more about how to expunge criminal records as an adult, including how to get started and who to trust for legal assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facts About Sealing Criminal Records for Adults<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Criminal record expungement refers to the process in which a person hides or seals their past criminal convictions and arrests from public access. This means if a landlord or potential employer asks if you\u2019ve been arrested and convicted of a crime, you can legally say no.  There are several details and stipulations that are involved with the expungement process, which is why a lawyer is highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone is eligible for expungement so it is important to outsource professional legal assistance to facilitate the process exactly the way it should.  If a person qualifies for expungement but makes a single mistake during the filing process, they lose out on dealing their records and cannot ever file again. You only get one chance to seal adult criminal records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding State Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to criminal record expungement, there are rules and requirements that a person must have.  For example, depending on the type of charges, a person must wait at least five years from the date of conviction to even think about filing for record expungement.  For more serious crimes, a person must wait at least 8 to 10 years from the date of arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, not all records are eligible for expungement, such as kidnapping, rape, murder, etc.  It is important to hire a qualified and licensed attorney that specializes in criminal record expungement services.  Because this law is new, there are many amateur expungement services available; but be sure to choose a reputable law firm that genuinely understands the law and everything it entails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like trusted, professional legal help cleaning up your adult criminal record in Indiana? <\/strong>Contact the Law Office of David E. Lewis<\/a> at 317-636-7514 to speak with an esteemed Indianapolis Indiana criminal record expungement<\/a> lawyer, today. Services start as low as $850!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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