Cabarrus County Expungement

Cabarrus County Expungement,
NC Criminal Law

North Carolina law allows people who have had missteps with the law to erase it from their record under certain circumstances. But, in order to qualify for this 'grace' under the law, a person must meet several qualifications. Some of the requirements for the most requested types of expunctions are below:

 

If you were under 18 at the time of a MISDEMEANOR conviction in North Carolina OR under 21 at the time of a possession of alcohol charge, you may apply for an expunction IF:

1. You haven't had any previous criminal convictions (except for traffic offenses);
2. You haven't had any subsequent criminal convictions;
3. At least 2 years have passed from the date of conviction or the end of probation (whichever is later);
4. All restitution has been paid to the victim and all obligations to the court have been met.

 

If you were under 18 on the date a NON-VIOLENT H or I FELONY was committed in North Carolina, you may apply for an expunction IF:

1. It is an eligible offense per statute 15A-145.4;
2. You haven't had any previous or subsequent criminal convictions (except for traffic offenses);
3. The date of offense was prior to your 18th birthday;
4. At least 4 years have passed from the date of conviction, active sentence (jail) or the end of probation (whichever is later);
5. All restitution has been paid to the victim and all obligations to the court have been met;
6. You have no outstanding warrants or pending charges;
7. You haven't had a previous expunction granted;
8. You have performed and documented 100+ hours of community service since your date of conviction;
9. You have obtained your High School diploma OR your G.E.D.

 

If you were convicted of a MISDEMEANOR or Class H or I FELONY, you may apply for an expunction IF:

1. It is an eligible offense per statute 15A-145.5;
2. You haven't had any previous or subsequent criminal convictions (other than traffic);
3. At least 5 years for a misdemeanor or 10 years for a felony have passed from the date of conviction or the end of the active sentence (jail) or period of probation (whichever is later);
4. All restitution has been paid to the victim and all obligations to the court have been met;
5. You have no outstanding warrants or pending charges;
6. You haven't had a previous expunction granted.

 

If you were charged with a MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY and the charges were dismissed or you were found not guilty by a Court, you may file an expunction IF,

1. You have not had a previous felony conviction.

 

The expunction process can take anywhere from 4-6 months once the paperwork has been filed. Contact Law Office of Laura M. Baker to see about wiping your criminal record clean and making a new start.