Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
Bad things happen to good people. Not everyone that has been arrested deserves to have a criminal record. A criminal record will follow a person forever, but there is a way to fix this. In Jacksonville, Florida, you may be able to get your record sealed. To seal a record in Jacksonville, Florida, there are certain requirements that must be met:
- The case did not result in a criminal conviction. Either the conviction was withheld (withhold adjudication) or the criminal defendant was acquitted after a trial (found not guilty).
- You must have no prior criminal record, and you can only seal one arrest. In order to seal a record in Jacksonville, Florida, you cannot have an arrest in Jacksonville, Florida or in any other city or state.
- There are certain charges that may not be sealed. For a list, see Florida Statute Section 943.059.
- The proper paperwork and background check must be completed.
To expunge a withheld conviction or acquittal in Jacksonville, Florida, you must have the criminal record sealed for 10 years prior to applying for the expungement.
If you are interested in getting a criminal record sealed in Jacksonville, Florida or the surrounding areas, contact a Jacksonville Florida Record Sealing Attorney.