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How Long Does a Misdemeanor Stay on Your Record?
While a misdemeanor is not as serious as a felony, you can still face problems with background checks. When you apply for a job or a new apartment, others make assumptions about you. While a misdemeanor charge does not automatically fall off your record, there is an...
Can Misdemeanors Be Expunged?
Whether you have a class one or class three misdemeanor on your record, you may know the feeling of rejection well. It can be difficult to keep a job or get an apartment with a criminal record, even a misdemeanor. In North Carolina, many misdemeanors can be expunged. Learn about the types of misdemeanors that are generally expunged and those that are not.
How to Get a Felony Expunged
In North Carolina, there is a system of expungement so that you don’t have to live with a criminal record for a lifetime. Depending on the type of crime and when you committed it, even felons can take advantage of this system. Learn how to get a felony expunged in North Carolina.
How Do Expungements Work?
Because potential employers and any background checks reveal your record, you are at the mercy of your reputation. However, there is a way out. In North Carolina, you can apply for an expungement to remove criminal records from your permanent record. Learn how expungement works in NC.
What Happens If You Get a DUI With a Child in Your Vehicle?
Every state enforces safe-driving laws that intend to protect both the driver and the public from reckless accidents. One of the illegal activities that puts drivers and pedestrians at risk is driving under the influence (DUI). Driving while under the influence of...
How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Driving Record?
No one wants one mistake to impact the rest of their life. However, drivers should know that, typically, a DUI charge remains on your record with some permanency, and carries long lasting effects to your future. Consequences of a DUI Charge Aside from the obvious...
Is it illegal to spank your child in NC?
North Carolina is a state that allows physical punishment to discipline children. In the recent past, the question of when punishment becomes child abuse has surfaced in the state. Though different members of the public give different answers based on their own...
Do Expunged Records Show up on Background Checks?
The record expungement process exists to help individuals overcome their past mistakes. A criminal record can interfere with employment opportunities, present a roadblock when an individual needs financial aid or financing, and even limit housing options. Employers...
How Many Expungements Can You Get in NC?
Expungement is the process of removing a criminal charge from an individual’s record and sealing or destroying the public record of the arrest, charge, and/or conviction. A criminal record can present a major roadblock to a person trying to find financial aid,...
What Is a SCRAM Bracelet?
Several states are taking a new step to prevent driving while intoxicated (DWI) – SCRAM bracelets. SCRAM stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring. Defendants wear SCRAM bracelets on their ankle, similar to a house arrest bracelet. They continuously...
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