Category: Arrests

Can You Expunge an Arrest Record if You Were Never Convicted?

Many people wonder if it’s possible to expunge an arrest record, especially if they were never convicted. The good news is that in Illinois, you often can, and a lawyer can be instrumental in this process.

Can You Expunge an Arrest Record if You Were Never Convicted?

Understanding your options for expunging an arrest record in Illinois is crucial, particularly if you were never convicted. This guide explains the following: Read More

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Do Arrests Show Up on Background Checks?

If you’ve ever been arrested in Illinois, you might be wondering, “Do arrests show up on background checks?” You’re not alone – it’s a common question, especially for those who are trying to seal or expunge their criminal record. This guide provides valuable insights that can help you understand the implications of past arrests on your background checks.

Do Arrests Show Up on Background Checks in Illinois?

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Do Arrests Show Up on a Background Check?

If you’ve ever been arrested, you have a criminal record. That’s true whether you were let go without being charged for a crime, whether you were charged with a crime, or whether you were actually convicted. The fact is that once police arrest you, you have a record.

Do Arrests Show Up on a Background Check?

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Can You Expunge Criminal Charges in Illinois?

If you’re like many people in Illinois, you have criminal charges on your record – but can you expunge criminal charges in Illinois? What if you were found not guilty, and what if you were convicted of a crime? This guide explains. 

Can You Expunge Criminal Charges in Illinois?

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Will a Drunk Driving Conviction Show Up On a Background Check?

If you’ve ever been convicted of drunk driving – or, for that matter, if you’ve ever been arrested for drunk driving (even if you weren’t convicted) – it’ll show up on your criminal record. That means it’ll also show up on a background check. Here’s what you need to know.

Will a Drunk Driving Conviction Show Up On a Background Check?

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Do I Need to Expunge an Arrest Record?

If you’re arrested in the state of Illinois, you have a criminal record – and your arrest will stay on your record unless you take action to expunge or seal it. Whether you should or not is up to you; it’s a personal decision, and you may want to consult with a Chicago expungement attorney about your situation. 

Do I Need to Expunge an Arrest Record?

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What Are the Abbreviations on an Illinois RAP Sheet?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re like many people in the process of expunging or sealing your criminal record, or if you’re simply looking at a copy of your own arrest record, you’re probably wondering what all the abbreviations and acronyms mean. This guide explains the abbreviations on an Illinois RAP sheet so you know what you’re dealing with.

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Can an Employer Ask Me About My Criminal Record in Illinois?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have a criminal record, you know that it can prevent you from getting the job you want, finding a decent place to live, or even taking out a loan – but are employers actually allowed to ask you about your record? Here’s what you need to know.

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What Class 4 Felonies Can You Seal in Illinois?

If you’re like many people with felony criminal histories, you’re looking for a fresh start – you’re sick of your criminal record hanging over your head. Fortunately, Illinois law allows you to seal some Class 4 felonies. Although sealing is different from expungement, it has almost the same effect: Your criminal record will no longer be available to the general public, and it won’t come up in standard criminal background Read More

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Can You Seal Arrests and Dismissals on Your Criminal Record?

If you have arrests and dismissals on your criminal record, can you seal them so that prospective employers and other people won’t be able to see them? This guide explains.

Can You Seal Arrests and Dismissals on Your Criminal Record?

You can seal arrests on cases that never resulted in a conviction. In fact, these are the types of cases that are always eligible for criminal record sealing:

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