juvenile rights
my daughter received a drinking ticket when she was 15, paid the fine, did community service - she is now 19. Is this a sealed record? Can it have any affect on her future now that she is an adult?
Asked on 9/16/05, 11:16 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Fred Kaufman
Fredrick S. Kaufman, Esquire
Re: juvenile rights
Yes the prior conviction is now public record and will be counted as a prior crime in any subsequent criminal event she has. Juvenile records were sealed until about 7-8 years ago when they became open. And that means that everyone who previously thought their juvenile records were sealed is now surprised that they are not.
Good luck.
Answered on 9/17/05, 12:48 am
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: juvenile rights
Yes, it's most likely sealed as a juvenile record
and very unlikely to have any future consequences.
Answered on 9/16/05, 11:54 am
