Expungement / Expunction

Charlotte Expungement Lawyer

If your case was dismissed, you can protect your good name and rebuild your life through Expungement. Even though your case may have been dismissed, many people will think that where there is smoke, there has been a fire and hold your past accusations against you. Employers, neighbors, customers, insurers, landlords and just plain nosey people looking into your background after your record is expunged will find no record of the charges filed against you. They will find a clear criminal record and a clear public arrest record.

Is expunction (Expungement) an option in your case? Contact our Charlotte office to arrange a free consultation with criminal defense attorney Chris Connelly.

You may be eligible for Expungement if:

• You were convicted of a misdemeanor before you attained the age of 18 years
• You were convicted of a misdemeanor possession of alcohol pursuant to G.S. 18B-302(b)(1) before you attained the age of 21 years
• Your case was dismissed or you were found not guilty, even if there were multiple offenses within one year ("the I had a bad year" law)
• Charges were filed against you, but later dismissed on the basis of identity theft
• Charges were filed against you, but you were pardoned

If you were accused of any crime, a traffic violation, DWI/DUI, Assault, Weapons, White Collar Crimes, Drugs or Domestic Violence but charges were dismissed, then court records, your fingerprints and your mug shot will still be available to the public. Even though your case may have been dismissed, people may hold past accusations against you. You may find it difficult to enroll in professional programs, rent an apartment or find a job. It is extremely important to complete the process of clearing your name through expunction/Expungement.

After your Expungement is granted:

An expunction (also known as Expungement) seals a case that has been dismissed from public view. Mr. Connelly will personally oversee the process of Expungement. When it is completed, all records - Police, Court, Sheriff's department (including Jail mug shot and fingerprints), State Bureau of Investigation and in some instances, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles - will be sealed from the view of the general public. No employees, employers, customers, neighbors, friends, creditors or insurers can see what you have been accused of in the past.

Call 704-376-9376 or e-mail our Charlotte office to schedule a free consultation about clearing your criminal record through Expungement.

The Law Office of Christopher A. Connelly
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Criminal Defense Attorney

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