Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

records

i was wondering if there is a way of getting something off ur criminal record? and if so how do i go about doing so. the charges were from 1994.


Asked on 10/12/06, 7:41 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: records

There are ways to seal or expunge a record. The possibilities depend on what it is that you are trying to do, and possibly if you were a juvenile or adult.

If you have a specific questions, please contact me.

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Answered on 10/12/06, 8:31 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: records

There are two procedures to seal a record and a procedure to revise and revoke a sentence if it is not too old. Retain an attorney to help you with this.

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Answered on 10/13/06, 3:10 pm
Dmitry Lev The Lev Law Firm

Re: records

Was there a conviction? Admission to facts sufficient? It is important to know what the disposition was, and whether the underlying offense was a felony or a misdemeanor. There are 2 procedural devices for sealing records in Massachusetts. Unlike other states (say, Rhode Island), the record in Mass cannot be expunged, only sealed in some instances.

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Answered on 10/12/06, 11:48 am


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