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Expunging a 1997 charge of Battery

In 1997 I was charged with Battery touch or strike 784.03(1A1) I did pre-trail intervention and the disposition was nolle prosequi. I am going to school to become a teacher and am wondering if this will prohibit me from teaching and if i should get this expunged or sealed. What is the difference between the two?


Asked on 10/03/05, 2:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Expunging a 1997 charge of Battery

Yes you should. Sealing is like sealing an envelope with your record in it. expunging is like burning your record. Either one allows you to claim you have no record. Please call my office if you would like to have me do this for you.

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Answered on 10/03/05, 3:51 pm
Roger P Foley Law Office Of Roger P. Foley, P.A.

Re: Expunging a 1997 charge of Battery

Please contact our office so we can discuss this matter in further detail. Expunged is the same as deleting the entire case and arrest. Sealing prevents most people from being able to see your record, it usually excludes police, medical, and certain job types, ie. doctor, banker etc. Expungment prevents all from seeing your record. It is actually destroyed.

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Answered on 10/03/05, 9:54 pm


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