The "official" history of your criminal record never goes away. The expunction simply means that the PUBLIC does not have access to it.
No, you don't. An expungement is not a pardon. You are still a convicted felon, the only difference now is that it will not show up on your public criminal record, only law enforcement will have access to that information.
Yes, a criminal trespass conviction could appear on a background check in Georgia, especially if it occurred when you were a minor and it is not expunged. It is important to be aware of how your criminal record may impact future opportunities.
It is POSSIBLE (but of uncertain outcome) to request the expunction of any criminal offense.
General estimate of the time it takes to have a criminal record expunged in Georgia can be anywhere from 2-6 months. The thing is even after you do get your record expunged it takes time to take effect.
Having your record expunged or obtaining a pardon is the only way to officially remove a felony from your record. Otherwise, the felony will be on your record permanently.
In Georgia an arrest that never resulted in a conviction can be expunged, if the charges were dropped for good reason and not just a legal technicality.If an arrest record is expunged, that means only government agents and officials will be able to see it, but when they see it's "expunged" they should know not to hold it against you in any way. Other levels of criminal history checks done for non-government reasons (like a pre-employment check) will not show any record at all, with no indication that an arrest took place but was later expunged.Added: The short answer is NO, it simply becomes "invisible" to members of the general public.Add'l: Expunged criminal records WILL count against you if you are the subject of background check for a national security clearance.
Yes. The expungement request form is linked below.
If the misdemeanor possession of marijuana in Georgia is for less than one ounce, the charges are removed from the record after all requirements are met. However, if it is more than one ounce, it is possible to have the record expunged after five years of a clear criminal history.
Charge- yes. Conviction- no.
File a petition (motion) for expungement with the court. It may or many not be granted. It all lies in the hands of the judge who reviews your motion.
No, your driving record, unlike your criminal record, is a never-changing history of your entire driving history from the very first time you ever got your license right up to the present time.
William W. Daniel has written: 'Georgia Handbook on Criminal Evidence' 'Georgia Criminal Trial Practice' -- subject- s -: Criminal procedure