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For the most part, anyone with a conviction on his or her criminal record cannot have the record expunged. However, there’s one group who can.

Every case is different, but if you were honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces, you might be able to have your conviction expunged.

Some veterans who have been convicted of certain Class 3 or Class 4 felonies are Read More

Now that you’re allowed to carry a concealed weapon in Chicago, it might be a good idea to get your criminal record expunged if you want to get a permit.

While an arrest record doesn’t necessarily preclude you from being approved for a concealed carry permit, it could have an effect on whether law enforcement agencies object to you having one.

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In the state of Illinois, you can have some criminal records completely erased. Unfortunately, a drunk driving conviction isn’t one of them.

Under Illinois law, you can’t expunge your criminal record if you were sentenced to supervision for:

• Drunk driving
• A sexual offense committed by a minor (under the age of 18
• Reckless driving

Note that being sentenced to supervision, which keeps the case open without a judgment of guilt, Read More

Beginning Januray 1, 2015, people convicted of violent misdemeanors, such as assault, battery and others, will be eligible for expungement.

This is huge news.

Before this amendment, the only way people convicted of assault, battery and other misdemeanor “crimes of violence” could get a fresh start was to apply for executive clemency in the State of Illinois.   

An amendment to the Criminal Identification Act removed Read More

It’s not just you – expungement and the terms people use when referring to it can be extremely confusing. If your Chicago expungement lawyer says something you don’t understand, ask – otherwise, check out this quick-reference guide to expungement terms.

Adjudication: A formal court judgment

Conviction: A final judgment of guilt by the court

Criminal Identification Act: The law that allows records to be sealed and expunged Read More

When you want to have your criminal record expunged in Illinois, you have to meet certain criteria – and in many cases, that includes a 5-year waiting period between the time you completed your supervision and today.

When the law says your supervision must have been terminated five years before you apply for expungement, it means that you must successfully complete Read More