Archives for: March 23rd, 2022

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?

Because an arrest kicks off a criminal record, it will show up on a Read More

READ MORE

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?

You can expunge criminal charges in Illinois – but only if you were not convicted of the crime. That means you Read More

READ MORE

Can You Seal an Arson Charge on Your Criminal Record?

April 27, 2021
Sealing

If you’ve been convicted of arson – or any other crime, for that matter – you most likely don’t want your past hanging over your head. Having a criminal record is tough, and it disrupts your life; it can prevent you from doing the things you want to do, including getting a job, finding a place to live, and even getting credit.

The good news is that you may be Read More

READ MORE

How to Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois

June 17, 2020
Arrests | Convictions | Expungement | Pardons | Sealing

Having a criminal record can prevent you from getting a job, finding a place to live, or even obtaining credit – but is there anything you can do about it? What if you were simply arrested and never charged, or if you were found not guilty of a crime?

Illinois law allows you to expunge those types of records. Here’s what you need to know.

Expunging Arrest Records in Illinois Read More
READ MORE

Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Case Was Dismissed?

April 7, 2020
Arrests

Do I have a criminal record if my case was dismissed?

Yes, you do!

Here’s what you need to know.

Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Case Was Dismissed?

A lot of people are surprised to find out that they have a criminal record after having a case dismissed. That’s because the police and the court system both keep track of every case that comes through their files Read More

READ MORE