{"id":1965,"date":"2022-03-04T21:31:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T21:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1965"},"modified":"2022-03-04T21:31:35","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T21:31:35","slug":"how-to-move-forward-from-a-criminal-past-with-expungement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/how-to-move-forward-from-a-criminal-past-with-expungement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move Forward From a Criminal Past With Expungement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Are you being held back from a happier or more successful life because of your past criminal records? Indiana\u2019s Second Chance Law may be able to help you move forward from your criminal past and regain control over your future. Continue below to learn what you need to know about Indiana\u2019s criminal expungement and record sealing laws, including how to learn your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Criminal-Record-Expungement-Lawy-Firm-Indiana-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indiana Criminal Record Expungement Law Firm 317-636-7514\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Criminal-Record-Expungement-Lawy-Firm-Indiana-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Criminal-Record-Expungement-Lawy-Firm-Indiana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Criminal-Record-Expungement-Lawy-Firm-Indiana-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Criminal-Record-Expungement-Lawy-Firm-Indiana-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Criminal-Record-Expungement-Lawy-Firm-Indiana-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Criminal-Record-Expungement-Lawy-Firm-Indiana.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Indiana Criminal Record Expungement Law Firm 317-636-7514<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Restore Your Civil Rights and Brighten Your Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Indiana Second Chance laws are very accommodating to past offenders and those who have been wrongful arrested or falsely accused. If you are being held back from a better job, better housing, better relationships, or even gun privileges, it is in your best interest to learn more about criminal record expungement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you qualify, you could have your criminal record sealed and hidden from public view; this includes current and potential employers, banks, college admissions offices, professional licensing offices, and even potential romantic interests! Just think of all the opportunities that will open up for you if you could only seal or hide your criminal past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Qualifying for Expungement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, not everyone will qualify to have their records expunged.\u00a0 There are several stipulations, restrictions, and prerequisites that mandate whether or not a person can even qualify to expunge their criminal records. In order to qualify for expungement, your petition must demonstrate certain criteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with prerequisites and stipulations, there are also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/restrictions-to-the-indiana-criminal-record-expungement-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restrictions<\/a>. For example, a person may only file a petition to have their criminal histories expunged one time and one time only. If they make one filing error or mistake, they lose their chance to expunge their criminal records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many variables and risks at play, determining your eligibility for criminal expungement in Indiana can be a complex process. To find out if you qualify to have your past arrest records, misdemeanors, or felonies restricted from your personal record, you must consult with a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">criminal defense lawyer in Indiana<\/a>. Be sure to choose an attorney who is well-versed in the Indiana expungement and record sealing laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Are you ready to petition for criminal record expungement or record sealing this year?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Attorney David E. Lewis<\/a> at 317-636-7514 to schedule a free case evaluation with a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/appeals-expungement.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">criminal record expungement lawyer in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/who-can-access-expunged-criminal-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Who Can Access Expunged Criminal Records?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/should-i-hire-a-lawyer-to-expunge-my-criminal-records\/\">Should I <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/should-i-hire-a-lawyer-to-expunge-my-criminal-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hire <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/should-i-hire-a-lawyer-to-expunge-my-criminal-records\/\">a Lawyer to Expunge My Criminal Records?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/do-misdemeanors-show-up-on-a-background-check\/\">Do <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/do-misdemeanors-show-up-on-a-background-check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Misdemeanors <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/do-misdemeanors-show-up-on-a-background-check\/\">Show Up on a Background Check?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Crime-Attorney-David-E-Lewis-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x213.png\" alt=\"Criminal Attorney David E Lewis Indianapolis Indiana 317-636-7514\" class=\"wp-image-1958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Crime-Attorney-David-E-Lewis-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x213.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Crime-Attorney-David-E-Lewis-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x62.png 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Crime-Attorney-David-E-Lewis-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x160.png 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Crime-Attorney-David-E-Lewis-Indianapolis-Indiana-500x104.png 500w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Crime-Attorney-David-E-Lewis-Indianapolis-Indiana.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Criminal Attorney David E Lewis Indianapolis Indiana 317-636-7514<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you being held back from a happier or more successful life because of your past criminal records? Indiana\u2019s Second Chance Law may be able to help you move forward from your criminal past and regain control over your future. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/how-to-move-forward-from-a-criminal-past-with-expungement\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1966,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1,250],"tags":[8,627,1516,738,625,1514,1515],"class_list":["post-1965","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-criminal-defense","category-criminal-law","category-criminal-record-expungement","tag-criminal-defense-law-firm","tag-criminal-record-expungement-indiana","tag-expunge-arrest-record","tag-expungement-lawyer-indiana","tag-indiana-second-chance-law","tag-record-sealing-indiana","tag-seal-criminal-records"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1965","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1965"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1965\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1967,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1965\/revisions\/1967"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1966"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1965"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1965"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1965"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}