Noted Criminal Attorney Kevin Hayslett of the Law Firm of Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett, P.A., Outlines the Process to Seal or Expunge Criminal History Rec

Online, September 11, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Criminal defense attorney Kevin Hayslett, well-known as The Attorney to the Stars, explains the importance of sealing or expunging criminal history records.

"Every day, people are being blocked from jobs and schools and denied credit due to their criminal history records. Even a second-degree misdemeanor for something as minor as disorderly conduct or simple trespass can cause an applicant to be passed over for an employment opportunity or promotion. The record sealing or expunction process is key to cleaning up one's criminal records so as not to affect future employment, educational or credit opportunities. " said Attorney Hayslett. "Don't let your past limit your future. Contact our office and we will work to get your record expunged." continues Mr. Hayslett.

Attorney Kevin Hayslett of the Clearwater law firm of Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett, P.A., is the attorney to call for help with sealing or expunging criminal history records. He has the experience and know-how to effectively navigate the statutory requirements for expunction and sealing.

Florida Statutes, s.943.0585 and s.943.059, outline the required criteria for expunging or sealing an adult criminal record. The court reviews all documents and enters an order to expunge or seal the criminal history record if all statutory requirements are met. The entire process takes about six to eight months to complete.

What is the difference between expunging a criminal history record and sealing a criminal history record? When a criminal history record has been expunged, the record must be physically destroyed by the criminal justice agency or agencies that have custody of the record with limited exceptions. The person subject to the expunction may lawfully deny or fail to acknowledge the arrests covered by the expunged record, with some exceptions.

When a criminal history record is sealed, the record is not physically destroyed, but is confidential and available only to the person who is the subject of the record, to the subject's attorney, and to criminal justice agencies for certain criminal justice purposes. The public will not have access to it. The person subject to the sealing may lawfully deny or fail to acknowledge the arrests covered by the sealed record, with some exceptions.

For additional information on expunging or sealing a criminal record, consult the Florida record expunction statute

For more information on sealing a criminal record, consult the Florida record sealing statute

This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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