Need Help W/Expunging My Florida Record :(

[Luna Rae]

NEED LEGUAL ADVICE A criminal record can create difficult downstream consequences, whether the record is for having been arrested or convicted (or both). For example, employers and landlords commonly ask job applicants and rental applicants whether they have ever been convicted of (or perhaps even arrested for) a criminal offense. Employers might not hire—and landlords might not rent to—people who answer "yes" to these questions. The good news is that, in some cases, you may be able to get an arrest or conviction expunged from your record.

PLEASE CONTACT ME SO I CAN GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING WITH MY MISDEMEANOR CHARGE




REALLY NEED HELP ILL DO ANYTHING TO GET MY RECORD BACK IN GOOD STATUS

[Unique_Carpenter]

Luna,
The rules/laws for each state almost always have differences, thus you want to discuss with a Florida atty.

[Luna Rae]

WHERE ARE THE FLORIDIANS?!?

[Suess4002]

You don’t technically need a lawyer.

1. Get a copy of your record (courthouse or you can pay for a background check).
2. Write a letter to the ruling court, be professional, indicate the crime you committed (remember you are already seen as guilty so admitting is best). Indicate the “why” your conviction should be sealed (sealed is the best you are going to get, but it is all you need).
3. Show up in court on the day you are instructed (you will get a hearing, they are required to give you a hearing). Be prepared with why you feel it should be sealed. It is court - dress professionally and be very respectful to the Judge and Prosecutor.
4. State you case IF asked by the Judge; do not try and spout out what you want unless asked.
5. If denied AND not offered, ask the Judge and Prosecutor what you would need to do to get it sealed. This could range a lot of stuff, but most likely is simply time without any legal issues; potentially classes if alcohol/drug/violence related.

Repeat once you comply if denied.

[Enchanterlingum]

Sealed records don't mean shit, at least not in Kansas. I once had a KBI agent quote me every single sealed juvenile conviction I ever had in response to me "lying" about my criminal history on a professional license application. Admittedly, the look on his face was pretty funny when I told him I was 11 in 1988.



You need an expungement.