Expungement Gives You a Fresh Start

“After the Order of Expungement has been entered, then Petitioner shall be treated as not having been arrested, convicted, or diverted of the crime…”

“Over the past 50 years American correctional law, turning away from the vengeance concept, has focused increasingly on the rehabilitation of the individual offender and the development of means and practices appropriate to that end. It is become common knowledge today that a criminal record is a serious handicap which works against the rehabilitation of the ex-offender. The consequences of a criminal conviction include not only the formal penalties and restrictions imposed by law, but also collateral sanctions incidentally imposed by society. Although the criminal offender has paid his debt imposed by law, society stigmatizes him with the ex-convict label”    

“Of course the record of a conviction of a serious crime is often a lifelong handicap. There are a dozen ways in which even a person who has reformed, never offended again, and constantly endeavored to lead an upright life may to be prejudiced thereby. The stain on his reputation may at any time threaten his social standing or affect his job opportunities…”

Please be advised that some criminal offenses ARE NOT able to be expunged. They are listed in the Kansas Statutes and there is no expungement for those listed offenses. In addition, there are some jobs and occupations that require you to reveal any prior criminal conviction. Even if you have had your case expunged, you have to divulge your prior record. For example, law enforcement officers, security guards, private investigators, working for the lottery, etc. These jobs and occupations are listed in the Kansas Statute.

For misdemeanors and lower level felonies, a person has to wait three (3) years from the date that they are off diversion, probation, or parole. In serious felonies, the person has to wait five (5) years. If you feel that your criminal record is holding you back; and, you have waited the necessary length of time to get an expungement; and, your prior criminal offense is expungable, then call me and I will file that petition for expungement.

An expungement allows you to wipe your criminal record slate clean. In our society, jobs, housing, schooling, and the ability to get a loan, all are hampered by a criminal record. I will help you wipe that criminal record clean with an expungement.