Posted by Josh Valentine | Dec 28, 2018 | 0 Comments
Expungement
Misdemeanors
access_timeDecember 28, 2018
How to Get a Misdemeanor Expunged From Your Record
If you're like many people who have made mistakes in the past, you want to know how to get a misdemeanor expunged from your record.
Fortunately, No...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Dec 24, 2018 | 0 Comments
Can an expunged record be found?
That's a question we hear a lot – and the answer is that it depends on who's looking.
Can An Expunged Record Be Found?
An expunged record means it's been wiped clean. There are exceptions, though. In North Carolina, judges have access to expunged records. That ...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Dec 20, 2018 | 0 Comments
List of Crimes You Can Expunge in North Carolina
In North Carolina, you can expunge certain crimes from your criminal record. An expungement essentially gives you a fresh start – it basically erases the crime so the general public can't tell it ever happened. Under NC expungement law, you may be...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Dec 14, 2018 | 0 Comments
North Carolina DUI Checkpoint Laws, and DWI Expungement (Part II)
Expungement Of Non-Violent Felonies, and Non-Violent Misdemeanors
In a previous article, we discussed the requirements for a legal DUI checkpoint, the requirements for requesting that a driver submit to alcohol screening, and t...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Dec 12, 2018 | 0 Comments
NC Expungement Law: What You Need to Know
If you have a criminal record – and if you've ever been arrested, you do – you may need to know about NC expungement law. Under NC expungement laws, many people are eligible to have arrests, court proceedings and even convictions wiped from their crimina...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Dec 10, 2018 | 0 Comments
North Carolina DUI Checkpoint Laws, and DWI Expungement (Part I)
North Carolina DUI Checkpoint Laws, and DWIs
The holidays season is upon us, which generally means family dinners, laughter, and libations. North Carolina's law enforcement buckles down in a serious way during this time of year; ...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Dec 06, 2018 | 0 Comments
Articles
Expungement
Felonies
access_timeDecember 6, 2018
Felony Expungement: What You Need to Know
Felony expungement is possible in North Carolina – but not everyone is eligible, and it's only available for certain felonies.
Felony Expungement: Wh...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Dec 04, 2018 | 0 Comments
If you're like many people with a few mistakes in your past, you need to know how to get a record expunged in North Carolina.
Under North Carolina's new expungement law, you could be eligible for criminal record clearing. Here's what you need to know about the law itself and how to get a record ...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Nov 30, 2018 | 0 Comments
As NC expungement attorneys, we get that question a lot – and the short answer is no, it doesn't just go away.
However, you could be eligible for criminal record expungement, which essentially clears the misdemeanor from your record and gives you a fresh start. For the most part, it's like the c...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Nov 27, 2018 | 0 Comments
Articles
Expungement
access_timeNovember 27, 2018
What is NCGS 15A-146?
If you're like many people who want a fresh start through expungement because you have a not guilty verdict on your criminal record, you'll hear about NCG 15A-146. That's the statut...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Nov 24, 2018 | 0 Comments
If you're like many people, you have dismissed charges on your record – and you know that they stay there forever unless you do something about it. The good news: You can do something about it. In most cases, you can expunge a charge that was dismissed before you even went to trial. That means it...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Nov 15, 2018 | 0 Comments
Getting arrested, for any reason, is a frightening experience. For most individuals, the criminal justice system is an extremely foreign system; most people do not get arrested regularly enough for the entire process to make perfect sense. Ultimately, the process is nothing like what you see on L...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Nov 07, 2018 | 0 Comments
If you have a criminal record in North Carolina, you may be eligible for expungement, which will get you the fresh start you deserve. For many people, that means working with the best expungement attorney they can find – but how do you find that lawyer, and what happens once you do?
How to Find ...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Nov 02, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Expungement
Felonies
access_timeNovember 2, 2018
Let's Talk About Felony Expungement in North Carolina
Felony expungement is possible in North Carolina – but not everyone is eligible. So how can you tell if you're eligible for felony expunge...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Oct 29, 2018 | 0 Comments
"Expunge My Record!" What You Need to Know About Expunction
“Please expunge my record – I'm having a hard time getting a job and finding a place to live.”
As North Carolina expungement lawyers, we hear that a lot. Fortunately, we're able to help many people clear their criminal records and get ...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Oct 25, 2018 | 0 Comments
New Pretrial Release Program in Haywood and Jackson Counties
Western North Carolina is participating in a new pretrial release program that kicks off on January 1, 2019 – and it could benefit thousands of people in Haywood and Jackson Counties. Here's what you need to know about it.
What is a P...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Oct 23, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Expungement
Felonies
access_timeOctober 23, 2018
How Long Until a Felony is Off Your Record?
How long until a felony is off your record?
This is a really complicated question – but if you're like many people with a criminal history, you've ...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Oct 12, 2018 | 0 Comments
Articles
Expungement
access_timeOctober 12, 2018
All About: North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 15A-145
All About: North Carolina General Statutes Chapter §15A-145: Expunction of Records for First Offenders Under the Age of 18 at the Time of Conviction of Misdem...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Oct 09, 2018 | 0 Comments
Can a DUI be expunged in North Carolina?
In some cases, yes – but only if your case was dismissed or you were found not guilty. Here's what you need to know.
DUI Expungement: Can a DUI Be Expunged in North Carolina?
DUI expungement isn't available to people who actually have a conviction. Howe...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Sep 30, 2018 | 0 Comments
Articles
Expungement
access_timeSeptember 30, 2018
The North Carolina Expungement Process
If you're like many people in North Carolina who have a criminal record, you want to know what the expungement process is like. Is it simple? Is it expensive? How ...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Sep 25, 2018 | 0 Comments
Articles
access_timeSeptember 25, 2018
North Carolina General Statutes 15A-146, Arrests Not Resulting in Conviction Pt. 2
Continued from part 1
PART II: The Options Available in North Carolina
In the previous article, “North Carolina General Statutes 15A-146, Arrest...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Sep 25, 2018 | 0 Comments
North Carolina General Statutes 15A-146, Arrests Not Resulting in Conviction Pt. 1
PART I: The Impact of an Arrest on Your Record
Leaving for another day the much larger debate regarding the proper method of reforming the criminal justice system, a major area of interest to legal reformers and ...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Sep 21, 2018 | 0 Comments
When you've been convicted of a crime in the state of North Carolina, you have a few options to clear your criminal record. One of those options is through a criminal record pardon – but what is that, and how does it apply to you?
What is a Criminal Record Pardon?
The most common type of pardon...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Sep 17, 2018 | 0 Comments
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Expungement
Pardons
access_timeSeptember 17, 2018
Pardon vs. Expungement in North Carolina
Pardon vs. expungement.
Which one is right for you?
To decide what you should ask the court for, you need to understand the key differences between ...
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Posted by Josh Valentine | Sep 06, 2018 | 0 Comments
Can You Get a Dismissed Charge Expunged in North Carolina?
If you're like many people all over the state, you're wondering if you can get a dismissed charge expunged in North Carolina.
The answer is yes – but it may not be as simple as you think.
Can You Get a Dismissed Charge Expunged in Nort...
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