Is it possible to have a criminal charge removed from public record?
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it is sometimes possible to have a criminal record sealed so that it is only available for specific purposes.
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Criminal records are not easily accessible, especially depending on the county/state.  I may be able to help.  Please feel free to email me.\nemma____@yahoo.com\nNorthwest Investigation
471641
Yes it can, My advice would be to contact an Attorney, and the process will move much faster for you. You also might want to go to the clerk of courts and pull your file, which IS public record
984013
It should be gone, but you can request a copy of your own criminal record if you want to check.
331529
I guess only if it's proven beyond a reasonable doubt that you did not commit the crime.  The only other way I know that felonies are removed from one's criminal record is if the offense in question occurred when the actor was a juvenile.  Other than that, it is on the record permanently.
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That most likely will not go away until it is handled through the courts.  Most any criminal lawyer ought to have the expertise to handle the required papers, filing and then the ensuing hearing.  Since the original charges are mute, it should be easy to have any flight to avoid prosecution charges dropped.  It would seem that a defense attorney would negotiate with the prosecutor's office to make this happen.
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The answer is yes. The criminal record lives on until it is expunged. An expunged record will be sealed and made publicly unavailable, so that it's beneficial to the convicted individual for a clean slate. Ask your attorney about expungement application process.\n\nDropping charges and not pressing charges are basically interchangeable.
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In general, absolutely.  But like any evidence it needs to be authenticated, and it will be excluded if it is not relevant (or if it contains hearsay, or is more prejudicial than probative, etc.)  It may also be excluded in a criminal case if it is a police recording obtained wwithout a warrant.
515862
Yes it can be lowered to a misdemeanor, and then later you can ask for expungement. The other alternative is to have the Governor pardon you. Mitch Daniels will never do that so forget it.
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Criminal records include all types of information.  Every court has a person responsbile for records, that is the clerk of the court.  Contact the clerk, and let the clerk know what you specially are looking for.  Ordinarily, there is a fee for copying, so nothing is free.\n\nMore courts are putting information online when these are public records.  Then it is a matter of simply entering in the name of the defendant (criminal record) and you have a copy of the court record.
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Your charges are still recorded but if you were ot convicted or you pleaded to a lesser charge, that infomration should also be available.  Now you may have another option.  If it was your first offense you may be able to get it espongued.  Do a search on this for your state or call your local clerk of court to find out more info.  If they have a problem with it which they likely will, just tell them you're working on getting it espongued.  It may or may not help.\n\nGoodluck!
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Ordinarily, the court will keep both parties well informed.  However, if you had representation, even a public "pretender" then that is the preson whom the court will community with about the status of the case.\n\nYou can go to the clerk of the court and obtain the signed document (hearing) that verifies that charges were dismissed.
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Only an order from the court can expunge a record.  The problem today is that there is still a paper trail, police records and so forth that will remain anyway.  Sometimes it is simply better to move on and leave the past in the past.
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Yes, as far as I know, the President of the United States is the only person who can erase a criminal conviction from your federal record.  But the Presidential Pardon is very hard to secure.\n\nState Governors may (not certain) also have that ability, for a state crime.  But only those who hold a top job in the Executive Branch can do this.
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if you are talking about crimmal record , you have have to go to the judge who did the record and tell them to take it off the record. you have to call the courthouse to get an appointment for this. if you know the laywer talk with them about it .
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You have the right to know!! It's pertaining to you right? Beside all criminal histories are public!\nSend a requestto the courts or to the District Attorney who representd the presidings
906979
I'm not sure about a diversion program in California. But I think your best bet is to talk to a lawyer. Initial consultations are free and they will know your options. Because it is a first offense, I would imagine you could probably do a certain amount of community service to be acquitted. However, your being charged will remain on your record. You can have it expunged which will erase it from your record, but you'll need a lawyer and you can only do it once.