Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

ajudication

I was convicted of a felony charge 6 years ago. In the plea bargain they with held ajudication. My lawyer at the time said if I applied for a job I could legally say I was never convicted of a felon. I recently was job hunting and my record came up to my prospective employers. Now I'm being told I have to have my records expunged! Should the charges have showed up on my record? Do I have to now pay to get them ''expunged'' ?


Asked on 10/31/07, 3:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: ajudication

Yes you need to expunge them

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Answered on 10/31/07, 7:35 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: ajudication

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Once charges are filed, they will always show up on your record regardless of whether adjudication was withheld or not. You do need to seal or expunge your record to clear this item. It can only be done if you have never been convicted in any criminal matter.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/02/07, 12:18 am


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