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Do You Qualify For Expungement In NJ?
Everyone makes mistakes, but for many people, those mistakes do not follow them through their entire life. A criminal record, however, can make it difficult to find work, housing or even an education. A record expungement can open new doors and give someone a fresh start.
If you have been wondering whether you might qualify for expungement, contact us at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group, PC. Our attorneys have criminal law experience and understand the expungement process. They can help you determine whether this might be the right step.
Common Charges Eligible For Expungement
New Jersey law does not allow you to expunge every criminal conviction.
You must meet specific criteria, including:
- You may only have one felony conviction on your record and two disorderly persons convictions.
Many other convictions do qualify for expungement after a specific waiting period. In addition, you may request the expungement of an arrest that did not result in a sentence at any time.
However, if enough time has passed without a repeat offense or other conditions, it still might be possible to seek expungement of your criminal record. In light of the far-reaching relief that a clean record grants, and all the potential doors it could open for you in life, work, and your relationships, it is worth investigating with the assistance of competent legal counsel.
Charges Not Eligible For Expungement In New Jersey
- You may not have a conviction for the sale, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled or dangerous substance.
- Certain violent felonies, such as homicide, kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, robbery, and arson, do not qualify for expungement.
Expungement Eligibility In New Jersey
NJSA – 2C:52 – N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 through N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32 describe in detail the eligibility, terms, and requirements for expungement in the state of New Jersey. The process of expungement is complicated, but with experienced counsel like the criminal defense team at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC, it is quite possible that your record can be wiped clean in just a few months.
How can an expungement help you in New Jersey?
An expungement of your record will allow you to answer NO to these questions about your past – it gives you a blank slate, a second chance. If properly applied for and granted with the appropriate authorities, any information regarding apprehension, arrest, detention, trial, or disposition of an offense within the criminal or juvenile court or related proceedings is considered not to have occurred.
Let Us Help You Through The Expungement Process
The expungement process is not always easy to navigate. Our team will help you determine whether your record is eligible for expungement and explain the application process. You must wait a certain amount to petition for expungement, and the time frame depends on the type of offense. For example, a municipal ordinance requires a two-year waiting period, but a felony may need six years.
In addition, you must have completed your sentence, paid your fines, and completed any probation or parole. We can help you complete all necessary paperwork and represent you at your court appearance. Once your record is expunged, the general public will no longer have access to it, and you can legally deny that the conviction or arrest ever happened.
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