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. If you have already served your time and any...

How to Get a Felony Expunged

If you have a felony record, you know how difficult it can be to get a job or lease an apartment. You know what it feels like to be treated like a second class citizen even if you have served your time and are no longer living the same lifestyle.  In North...

How Do Expungements Work?

When you have a criminal record, there are harsh limits on your life. You may be struggling to get a job or having trouble finding an apartment and wondering how expungements work to remove criminal records from your permanent record. Let’s look at the steps to...

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,...