Category: Arrests

Do Arrests Show Up on a Background Check?

March 23, 2022
Arrests

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?

February 16, 2022
Arrests | Convictions | Criminal Records | Expungement | Sealing

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?

January 19, 2022
Arrests | DUI | Expungement | Felonies | Xpunge Chicago

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?

December 8, 2021
Arrests

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?

June 24, 2021
Arrests | Assault | Background Checks | Battery | Court | Criminal Records | Domestic Violence | DUI | Misdemeanors | Pardons | Records Sealing | Sealing | Sex Crimes | Shoplifting/Retail Theft | Theft Crimes | Xpunge Chicago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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?

June 17, 2021
Arrests | Criminal Records | Employment | Records Sealing | Sealing | Xpunge Chicago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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?

June 3, 2021
Arrests | Criminal Records | Drug Crimes | Felonies | Records Sealing | Sealing | Theft Crimes

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?

June 2, 2021
Arrests | Expungement | Sealing

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:

  • Released without
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Is it Better to Seal or Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois?

May 5, 2021
Arrests | Criminal Records | Records Sealing | Sealing

Is it better to seal or expunge arrest records in Illinois? If you were arrested and never charged with a crime, your case was dismissed, or you were found not guilty of the crime, you’re eligible to do either, so this guide can help you decide what’s best for you.

Is it Better to Seal or Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois?

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Expunging Your Record? Here’s What to Look For

April 20, 2021
Arrests | Expungement | Sealing

If you’re expunging your criminal record in Illinois, you must first make sure you’re eligible. So what do you look for on your record to determine whether you’re eligible for criminal record clearing?

Here’s what you need to know.

Expunging Your Record? Here’s What to Look For

When you talk to a Chicago expungement attorney about clearing your criminal record, you’ll need a complete copy of your record. If you Read More

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