Expunging or sealing records
questions & answers
Question: My son is a college student, he has never been in trouble (age 19 soon to be 20). He was arrested for a misdemeanor for minor in consumption, and giving false information to officer (lied about his name shortly after came clean). Do we need to retain an attorney to get this cases expunged or set aside?
Answer:
It may be best to consult with an attorney. Since your son was recently arrested and does not yet have a conviction, it is important to have an attorney look at the case to determine if there is a way to avoid a conviction altogether. In Arizona, a criminal conviction can never be completely removed from an individual's record.
For more information, you may want to review the Expunging and Sealing Records Article.
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My son is a college student, he has never been in trouble (age 19 soon to be 20). He was arrested for a misdemeanor for minor in consumption, and giving false information to officer (lied about his name shortly after came clean). Do we need to retain an attorney to get this cases expunged or set aside?
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