Where eligible, we can file to expunge (or erase any trace) of your non- conviction criminal arrest record, under 18 Pa.C.S. 9122.
Have you falsely charged and been arrested for a criminal offense?
Is it embarrassing to have on your record?
Are you concerned that police will see this arrest and pull you over when
driving or treat you differently because of the record of arrest?
Are you concerned about losing a job due to criminal history?
If so, consider allowing us to expunge your record.
Pennsylvania state law, under Section 9122, allows for Expungement.
(a) Specific proceedings. — Criminal history record information shall be expunged in a specific criminal proceeding when:
(1) no disposition has been received or, upon request for criminal history record information, no disposition has been recorded in the repository within
18 months after the date of arrest . . ..;
(2) a court order requires that such nonconviction data be expunged.
UNDERAGE DRINKING EXPUNGEMENTS:
Under Section 9122(3), a person 21 years of age or older who has been convicted of a violation of section 6308 (relating to purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages), which occurred on or after the day the person attained 18 years of age, petitions the court of common pleas in the county where the conviction occurred seeking expungement and the person has satisfied all terms and conditions of the sentence imposed for the violation, including any suspension of operating privileges imposed pursuant to section 6310.4 (relating to restriction of operating privileges). Upon review of the petition, the court
shall order the expungement of all criminal history record information and all administrative records of the Department of Transportation relating to said conviction.
Call us today and we can walk through the process.
EXPUNGEMENT OF SUMMARY OFFENSES:
Do you have a Summary Offense on your record?
Is it causing you issues attending your child’s school activities?
Does it embarrass you or cause employment issues?
You may be eligible to have it expunged (erased) from your record. Pennsylvania Law provides allows an individual who was convicted of a
SUMMARY OFFENSE, and who has been free of arrest or prosecution for
five years following the conviction, Petition the Court to have the
SUMMARY OFFENSE expunged from their record.
Call us today and we can walk through the process.
- LIMITED ACCESS OF CRIMINAL RECORDS WHERE ELIGIBLE.
Don’t qualify for Expungement. You may qualify for limited access to criminal history. This allows law enforcement to see your record but the general public or employers. There are exceptions of course.
Call us today to see if you qualify for Limited Access. Section 9122.1 Generally an Order for Limited Access requires:
1. The Petitioner must be free of arrest or prosecution following conviction
or final release from confinement or supervision, whichever is later, for a
period of 10 years.
2. The conviction was for a misdemeanor of the 2nd degree, a
misdemeanor of the 3rd degree or an ungraded offense which carries a
maximum penalty of no more than 2 years.
3. An order for limited access under this section shall not be granted to a
Petitioner if they have:
(1) An offense punishable by imprisonment of more than two years.
(2) Four or more offenses punishable by imprisonment of one or more
years.
(3) A violation of section 2701 (relating to simple assault), except
when the offense is graded as a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(4) A violation of section 3129 (relating to sexual intercourse with
animal).
(5) A violation of section 4912 (relating to impersonating a public
servant).
(6) A violation of section 4952 (relating to intimidation of witnesses or
victims).
(7) A violation of section 4953 (relating to retaliation against witness,
victim or party).
(8) A violation of section 4958 (relating to intimidation, retaliation or
obstruction in child abuse cases).
(9) An offense which requires registration under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97
Subch. H (relating to registration of sexual offenders).
Call us today to see if you qualify for Limited Access.