How Do You Get Criminal Records Sealed? Speaking With the Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP Is Your First Step
Having a felony conviction on your record can lead to difficulties in some of the most basic aspects of life, like finding and keeping employment or housing.
However, it may be possible to have your criminal records sealed. How do you get criminal records sealed? Start by speaking with the criminal defense attorneys at the law offices of Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP. This team of lawyers is highly skilled in a variety of criminal defense practices, including the sealing of criminal records. If you are in the Worcester or Springfield areas, contact us today to schedule a free consultation. You can do so by filling out our online contact form, or by calling directly: (508) 570-3037.
How Do You Get Criminal Records Sealed? With the Help of Knowledgeable Defense Lawyers
Having a criminal record sealed means that the conviction would not need to be disclosed to potential employers or landlords, and the history of the crime would not be available to the public through a background check. Overall, having a criminal record sealed could greatly help your future and reputation.
Some accusations or convictions are easier to get off your record than others in the state of Massachusetts; for instance, if a person is charged with a crime and found not guilty, or if the case was dismissed. Interested in having your criminal record sealed? Contact us today for a free consultation: (508) 570-3037.
Record Sealing and Misdemeanor Offenses
There are more restrictions in sealing a criminal record if the person was found guilty of the crime. For example, if convicted of a misdemeanor crime in Massachusetts, a person could petition to have the record sealed, but would need to wait three years after the conviction, and the person must have a clean record over that time. Even then, the probability of having the record sealed would depend upon the nature of the crime committed. The chances of getting a misdemeanor conviction sealed could be fairly good, unless the crime involved physical injury to another person.
Record Sealing and Felony Offenses
The process of having the record of a felony conviction sealed is different. To have your criminal record sealed for a felony conviction, a person needs to wait seven years before filing the request, and the person needs to have a spotless record over the course of that seven year period. However, there are a few stipulations. For instance, if the felony crime was a conviction for a sexual offense, then the felony will not be sealed. Felony crimes that involve sexual offenses cannot be expunged in the state of Massachusetts.
Have the Assistance of Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers on Your Side With Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP
The process of having your criminal record sealed is easier with skillful lawyers to help you. Applying to have a criminal record sealed in Massachusetts requires filing necessary paperwork with the courts, along with evidence of a clean record since the conviction. Filing the paperwork inaccurately, or leaving any part of the process up to chance can result in failing to have your record sealed.
Your best chance of sealing your criminal record involves having a criminal defense lawyer who knows all of the laws and processes associated with it. The defense team at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP can help assist you with every step of the process. Schedule a free consultation today via our online contact form, or call us directly: (508) 570-3037.