how long does a criminal record last?
451990
I believe it sticks with you for life, unless you are a minor
452254
No. Felonies can be expunged if you were a minor at the time (but not automatically) or if you are pardoned, regardless of your age. People who are 70 and have been free from arrest or prosecution for 10 years are eligible to have their records expunged as well, as are people who have been dead for 3 years, unless they committed certain crimes.
696239
Each police/sheriff's dept is different.  You need to contact them and ask what their procedure is.  Most reports stay on file a minimum of 2 years, so that should be ok.  Some will ask you to fill out a request form, others print off a copy and hand it right over.  Only a few make you subpoena the records - for certain cases.  Again, it is not the same everywhere and most should do it without a charge.
373567
You will have an arrest on your record showing the charge.  It will also show the case disposition (dismissed,acquitted,etc.).  The length of time it stays on your record varies by state.  You may be able to have your arrest record expunged or set aside.  Contact an attorney for more information.
1155598
your record gets cleaned when you turn 18, it might be  pain to get details but if you talk to the right person you might be able to dig something up because they keep records of all court cases. Good luck!!
482383
Of course it is still on your criminal record so it will follow you for life.  But on applications or anything like that don't leave it off when it asks if you've been convicted of a crime.  If you don't put it on there and a company hires you they can fire you if they find out.  Just be honest and if they ask, explain the situation.
1163870
Depending on what state and what you were charged with it disappears from your record after a certain amount of years.  I know here in Illinois it's 7 to 10 years.  But if you are going for a job such as with the federal government they will know even if it has been removed or not.
1093378
All criminal convictions last forever.\n\nSome states have provisions for expungement while others do not.  Even those that do only expunge a very few convictions, and rarely a felony.\n\nCA does have expungement procedures.  The rules are complex; you need an attorney to sort this out for you.
770785
3 years, even if you go to traffic school you keep one and it does take 3 years. provided that no other violations happen during that time.
1171446
If it from after 18 years of age, it will be there forever. Your criminal history is not like your credit history. Convictions don't go away unless they are expunged.
785768
The answer is yes, they can. Here's a quick rundown.\n\nThey usually last around ten years or so. They can be extended, if needed. To keep them active, law enforcement has to show a due diligence in attempting to apprehend or contact the suspect. \n\nThe statute of limitations has no bearing on a warrant. The statute of limitations is in regards to filing charges against a suspect. Once a warrant is issued, the charges have been filed with the DA.
1175950
Depends on the crime. There is no statute of limitations on Murder. Most crimes 7 years though. However, it really does depends on the crime.
819210
It depends, if you were a juvenile, and you pleaded guilty, went to court apologized, its called a juvenile record. Something like stealing...it depends on what she stole...if it was a lot of mooney, then don't count on it being taken off. But if it was a petty thing, and she didn't run from the cops, or lie about it, it'll come off within a year / 18 years old.
32133
from what I have been told, most accounts in good standing,  stay on your credit reports for 7 years, while most accounts with negative history can stay on for up to 10.
187007
Lets clear up the wrong answers and guesses.\n\nA negative report on your credit history will stay for 7 years.  The date start on the day of default.\n\nJudgements stay on your record for 7 years.  Bankruptcy Chapter 7's stay for 10.\n\nRead the law folks!  Arm yourself!  Knowledge of the law is our only weapon against creditors!
82636
In GENERAL, it will:\n-Have a strong affect on your record for three years\n-Be easily visible for five years (to the authorities)\n-Be gone completely after ten years
1018622
Crimes you commit stay on your public record.  However, there is a way to have a felony expunged.  See an attorney.  It'll be expensive.