Archives for: October 29th, 2021

Sealing a Reckless Driving Conviction in Illinois

October 29, 2021
Sealing

If you’re like many people who have a reckless driving conviction on their criminal record, you may be wondering if it’s possible to erase it and start fresh. This guide explains what you need to know about sealing a reckless driving conviction in Illinois.

Sealing a Reckless Driving Conviction in Illinois

Not everyone is eligible to seal a reckless driving conviction in Illinois. In fact, you can only seal it Read More

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Can You Seal a Patronizing a Prostitute Conviction in Illinois?

October 27, 2021
Sealing

If you’ve ever been convicted of patronizing a prostitute, can you ever get that conviction removed from your criminal record? This guide explains.

Can You Seal a Patronizing a Prostitute Conviction in Illinois?

Patronizing a prostitute is a Class 4 felony in the state of Illinois (unless it’s committed within 1,000 feet of a school, in which case it becomes a Class 3 felony). Although many felony convictions can be Read More

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Can You Seal Animal Cruelty Crimes in Illinois?

October 20, 2021
Sealing

If you have an animal cruelty conviction on your record, you may be wondering if you’re eligible for criminal record clearing – either sealing or expungement. This guide explains whether you can seal animal cruelty crimes from your criminal record in Illinois.

You cannot seal an animal cruelty conviction covered under the Humane Care for Animals Act. You can’t expunge it, either. (Many other criminal records are eligible for sealing Read More

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Can You Seal a Sex Crime in Illinois?

October 13, 2021
Sealing

If you’re like many people with a criminal history, you’ve heard of expungement and sealing – but can you seal a sex crime from your record in Illinois? This guide explains.

You can’t typically seal sex crimes in Illinois. These crimes have to stay on your criminal record forever. Any conviction that requires you to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act is a crime that must remain on your Read More

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Can You Seal Aggravated Assault in Illinois?

October 6, 2021
Sealing

In the state of Illinois, you can expunge or seal criminal records and get a fresh start. Though few offenses qualify for expungement, many – including convictions – qualify for sealing. However, some crimes must remain on your criminal record forever – you can’t expunge or seal them. But can you seal an aggravated assault conviction? This guide explains.

Though you can seal many convictions, violent crimes are not among Read More

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