Expungement physically destroys the criminal record, making it as if the event never happened, while Record Sealing places the record under lock and key, making it unavailable to the public.
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Expungement physically destroys the criminal record, making it as if the event never happened, while Record Sealing places the record under lock and key, making it unavailable to the public.
You are generally eligible if you have only one arrest for a specific incident that did not result in a conviction, or if the case was dropped, dismissed, or acquitted.
No, Florida law prohibits the sealing or expungement of any case that resulted in a conviction, whether it was a felony or a misdemeanor.
The essential first step is obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), which confirms that your case meets the state's requirements.
The primary benefit is being able to lawfully deny the existence of the arrest and court record to most private employers and educational institutions.
Meet with our criminal defense attorneys to review your charges, understand the potential consequences, and discuss the strongest defense options available to you.
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