Expungements

Yes. In Indiana, it is possible to expunge or seal your criminal record if you were arrested but never convicted – or if your conviction was vacated on appeal. Indiana’s Second Chance Law allows people who qualify to expunge – restrict access to – portions of their...

Most states have laws that allow individuals to get rid of – or at least hide – records of arrests, criminal convictions or both. These are commonly referred to as “expungement” laws. They work a little differently in each state, and the associated legal terms have...

If an old criminal record is making it hard for you to pass a background check, you may have the opportunity to hide it from public view by petitioning for expungement. In some other states, only arrests and charges that did not result in conviction can be expunged....

Some minor choices can lead to problems with far-reaching life implications. If you are caught up in a legal problem that leads to a criminal conviction, you might feel like your world is falling apart.  Fortunately, Indiana does not believe that your mistake should...

People who made a mistake in life and ended up with a criminal record may not want to have to deal with the results of that issue for the rest of their days. One option that some have is to seek an expungement of their record. An expungement means that the matter...

You’re probably aware that criminal charges carry major consequences. Did you also know that an arrest’s negative effects might include far more than costly fines and time behind bars? A criminal history could affect your chances of being admitted to college and might...

When people are convicted of a crime in Indiana, they will have many understandable concerns to address. In addition to the potential for incarceration, fines, lost standing in the community and other consequences, they will be worried about how a criminal record will...

When people are convicted of crimes in Indianapolis they may face serious punishments. They may have to pay fines, spend time in jail, complete hours of community service and be placed on probation. However, as many people find out, the punishments do not necessarily...

A criminal record can have devastating effects on a career, education, professional licensure, and your participation in society. Fortunately, Indiana law provides some relief and a fresh start by removing or restricting the use of criminal histories if a record is...

When a person is convicted of a criminal offense, it may not have to follow him or her indefinitely. The expungement process allows a person’s arrest or conviction to be removed from his or her criminal record, making it easier for him or her to find employment or...