Expungement

Who Can Expunge Their Records?

An expungement of a criminal case is a great way to create opportunities. Whether you are looking to seek career progression, enroll in a school, or simply to clear your criminal history, expungement is the solution. Our experienced expungement attorneys from Hatfield Law can walk you through the entire procedure of applying for an expungement to ensure a hassle-free process. Follow this guide to see if you may be eligible:

Eligibility requirements:

IF Arrested: NO Conviction (Dismissal, No Charges Filed, No Guilty Verdict)

• Not earlier than one year after date of arrest.

IF Misdemeanor OR Misdemeanor Conviction On Class D Felony Or Level 6 Felony

• FIVE YEARS after date of CONVICTION
• NOT for someone convicted or two (2) or more felonies, if following two apply:(a) No unlawful use of a deadly weapon, and;(b) Offenses not committed as part of same criminal episode
• No convictions within previous five (5) years

IF class D or Level 6 Felony Conviction

• EIGHT YEARS after date of CONVICTION(a) Non Violent – Non Sex Offender(b) NO Perjury Or Official
• Misconduct(c) NOT for someone convicted or two (2) or more felonies, if following two apply:
• No unlawful use of a deadly weapon, and;
• Offenses NOT committed as part of same criminal episodes
• No convictions within previous eight (8) years

IF Convicted of a Felony Level 5 – Level 1

• TEN (10) YEARS after date of SENTENCE or FIVE (5) from completion of sentence(a) Non Violent – Non Sex Offender(b) NOT For Someone Convicted Or Two (2) Or More Felonies, If Following Two Apply:
• NO Unlawful Use Of A Deadly Weapon
• Offenses NOT Committed As Part Of Same Criminal Episodes
• No convictions within previous ten (10) years of filing for the expungement
• Prosecutor MUST CONSENT