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Expungement Lawyer in Miami

If you’ve been arrested for a crime, your criminal history can follow you around for the rest of your life. One mistake or misunderstanding as a young adult can lead to a lifetime of negative assumptions about your character. Even if you were never convicted or the charges were dropped, your arrest history could be a bar to employment and educational opportunities.

Miami criminal defense attorney Jonathan Blecher recognizes the importance of having a fresh start after a criminal arrest. That’s why he offers expungement services to individuals who qualify. If you need an expungement lawyer in Miami, call Attorney Blecher today. 

The Difference Between Sealing and Expungement of Criminal Charges

While many individuals use the terms “sealing” and “expunging” interchangeably, they have different meanings.

Sealing

Sealing a record means that a charge on a criminal record is not available to the general public. Government agencies are still able to access the record if they otherwise have access to the person’s criminal history.

Expungement

This is the court-ordered destruction of a portion of the criminal record. It is as though the arrest never occurred. However, it is unlawful to deny the arrest occurred if:

  • You are trying to change your immigration status.
  • You are a defendant in another criminal case.
  • You are trying to be hired for certain government jobs.
  • You are seeking admission to the Florida Bar or obtain a health care license.
  • You’re trying to gain access to a seaport.
  • You’re applying for a teaching certificate.

Because expungement completely erases the history of the arrest, the qualifications for expungement are more rigorous than for record-sealing.

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What Qualifies for Expungement in Florida?

To qualify for expungement, you may not have been convicted of the crime for which you’re seeking expungement. Additionally, expungement only works one time. If you’re later arrested for other crimes, you cannot seek expungement again. There are many reasons why the courts may deny expungement:

  • If you were convicted of the crime in question, the courts will not expunge your record.
  • If you’ve previously had a record sealed or expunged, you cannot get an additional expungement, though an out-of-state expungement won’t prevent one in Florida.
  • If you were charged with one of the enumerated crimes in Florida State Statute 947.01, the court will not grant an expungement. These include serious felonies, such as arson, homicide, robbery, burglary, and domestic crimes. This is not a comprehensive list, and there are many additional crimes that are barred from expungement.
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