Category: Criminal Records

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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What if You Have Criminal Records in More Than One County in Illinois?

February 9, 2022
Criminal Records | Expungement | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people, you have a criminal history – and your history may include arrests, dropped charges, findings of not guilty or even convictions. In many cases, people are able to clear their criminal records through expungement or sealing. But what if you have criminal records in more than one county in Illinois? This guide explains. 

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Will a Domestic Violence Conviction Show Up on a Background Check?

January 26, 2022
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Domestic Violence | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people with a criminal record, you want to know what will show up if someone – like a landlord, an employer, your school or even a creditor – does a background check on you. But let’s get specific: Will a domestic violence conviction show up on a background check? This guide explains.

Will a Domestic Violence Conviction Show Up on a Background Check?

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Can You Join the Army With a Criminal Record?

January 12, 2022
Criminal Records | Expungement | Xpunge Chicago

If you’re like many people, you’d like to join the Army – after all, who wouldn’t want benefits and a steady paycheck?

But what if you have a criminal record? Will they even let you in?

This guide explains. 

You may be able to join the U.S. Army with a criminal record – but whether they’ll let you in depends on several factors. First, the severity of the crime matters Read More

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Does a “Not Guilty” Verdict Go On Your Criminal Record?

December 29, 2021
Criminal Records

If you’re tried for a crime and found not guilty, will it appear on your record? If it does, is there anything you can do to remove it? Here’s what you need to know about whether a not guilty verdict will go on your criminal record.

Does a “Not Guilty” Verdict Go On Your Criminal Record?

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Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Charges Were Dropped?

December 15, 2021
Criminal Records

If you have ever been arrested, you have a criminal record – even if the state of Illinois dropped the charges against you. Here’s what you need to know. 

Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Charges Were Dropped?

As soon as someone is arrested and brought to jail, their information is entered into the police database. (On TV, they call it “booking” someone.) When your information goes into Read More

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What Are the Abbreviations on an Illinois RAP Sheet?

June 24, 2021
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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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How to Get Copies of Your Criminal Records in Illinois

May 26, 2021
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Expungement | Sealing

If you’re like many people considering expungement or sealing in Illinois, you know you need to have a complete copy of your criminal records – but where do you get them? This guide explains.

How to Get Copies of Your Criminal Records in Illinois

You can get your criminal records from the Illinois State Police, the Chicago Police Department, the police agency that arrested you, or the Illinois Circuit Court. Read More

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