Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
I was arrested but not convicted of a crime. The charges was dropped. Why is it still showing up on my record? Why should I have to pay to get it expunged and use my only expunge opportunity for something I didn't get charged for?
2 Answers from Attorneys
I wish there was a way to answer this where you will feel as if there is some justice but unfortunately there is not. Once you are arrested, the record of the arrest will remain until expunged or sealed. The only way to do this is applying through the courts after obtaining a certificate of eligibility from FDLE.
Ms. Hall is spot on. It doesn't feel or seem right that someone falsely accused of a crime would be put in the position of taking such steps to clear their record, but unfortunately, that's the only provision in place to effectuate the intended outcome. Many lawyers, myself included, will handle these types of cases for a very reasonable fee. You may find it helpful to have their assistance in petitioning the court for the expungement. You may also wish to consult with a civil lawyer to determine if there is a case for false arrest or malicious prosecution that may assist you in recovering your losses as a result of the arrest.
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