QUESTION
What can I do and what will happen to me if I have filed a false report?
Asked on Feb 08th, 2013 on Personal Injury - Colorado
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My boyfriend at the moment of time drove my car and hit a tree in front of someone’s lawn (I wasn't in the car with him). He got out of the car and ran off. I panic and file a police report saying my car was stolen from the following night (yes, I know it was wrong). I have already went to court serve my time and also gotten a letter from the court for paying off my restitution, this was my very first time getting into this stupid mess. Right after that I have moved to another city. It’s been almost 5 or 6 years now that this incident happen. I've recently tried to check my background on a online website but it doesn't say if I have a misdemeanor/felony or if I need to expunge the case. I don’t know what I have on my file, I'm trying to apply for a job that looks into 7 years back. Please help, what should I do next.
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Ronald A. Steinberg
You could be charged with a crime.
Answered on Feb 13th, 2013 at 7:04 PM
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If your conviction was in SC, you can purchase a report of your criminal history through the South Carolina law Enforcement Division (SLED) website. If the conviction was in another state, cantact a private investigator or attorney in that state an ask how to get your criminal history.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2013 at 10:05 PM
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Probably was a misdemeanor. If there is serious question hire a lawyer to check the court files in the county where the court was located.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2013 at 7:42 PM
In Nevada, you can expunge certain crimes from your record. It is not clear where the crime occurred, but other states have similar laws if the crime occurred outside Nevada. I suggest that you hire a lawyer who specializes in that area. I can give you some names.
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 10:50 PM
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You need to consult with an attorney so that they can do a background check for you. I am not sure what you plead to exactly, but if it was a deferred sentence, an attorney can help you seal the record.
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 10:40 PM