QUESTION
Can I get an Expungement on a arrest for Statutory rape.
Asked on Feb 25th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I was arrested 5 years ago for statutory rape. The case was later dismissed and I'm looking to clean up my record. Is expungement an option for me?
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John J. Carney
If the case was dismissed then you do not have a criminal record. New York does not allow expungment so the NYPINS computer will always show the arrest but that is not available to employers.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2013 at 7:35 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
If the case was dismissed then there is no conviction to get expunged. It is convictions not arrests that are important.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2013 at 7:46 PM
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If the case was dismissed then you have no record of conviction & there is nothing to dismiss. Have you checked the criminal records division of the state police to see if your record cones up? There is a small fee for you to print out your own record but if you are in doubt it is worth the 10 bucks to get the information.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 8:23 PM
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Not in illinois.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 8:21 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Syracuse, NY
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If the case was dismissed in its entirety you should be able to have the case expunged from your record. It is important that the case was completely dismissed, not reduced or altered.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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Possibly, if the case was dismissed. I suggest that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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Texas does not have statutory rape. Consult with a lawyer about expunging the case. It will depend on the basis of the dismissal.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Nope. You can only expunge convictions. If it was dismissed, no conviction exists.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 2:20 PM
James Edward Smith
You can seal it.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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See an attorney, if the case was dismissed it should not be on you record.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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If the case was dismissed, you dont need an expungement. There is no conviction to expunge.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 2:19 PM