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juvenile charges

can someone please clarify the truths about charges committed as a juvenile? A charge I committed as a juvenile is coming up on a background check and I was under the impression that these records were unattainable once over 18? What is going on here?


Asked on 4/14/09, 7:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

Re: juvenile charges

It's a common myth that juvenile records are somehow automatically sealed and un-viewable once you turn 18. Unfortunately, not the case. Most, but not all, juvenile records can be sealed upon a motion by your attorney in court.

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Answered on 4/14/09, 7:06 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: juvenile charges

Get this. Under a new law, persons with some types of serious juvenile offenses can't ever have the records sealed or "expunged" -- even though records of the exact same offenses can be "expunged" if the offenses were committed by an adult.

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Answered on 4/14/09, 7:11 pm


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