Expungement

A past drug or gun charge in Indiana can cause long-term problems. However, state law allows you to seal these records from public view through a process called expungement. This can help qualified individuals secure better housing, jobs and school options. Why...

A criminal record can hold you back from securing a good job, finding housing or obtaining loans. While the state's expungement law offers an excellent opportunity for a fresh start, it does not apply to everyone. Indiana draws a strict line regarding which...

You've completed your sentence and stayed out of trouble for years. However, every time you fill out a job application or rental form, a drug possession charge from your past continues showing up on background checks. Fortunately, Indiana law gives you the opportunity...

Expungement allows individuals to clear their criminal records and get a fresh start. When it comes to expunging multiple charges at once in Indiana, it’s important to understand the guidelines and the process. Expunging multiple charges Yes, you can expunge multiple...

Expungement offers a fresh start by sealing certain criminal records from public view. For many people, one of the biggest questions is whether this legal process restores the right to own or carry a firearm. The answer depends on the type of conviction, the reason...

Expungement prevents a criminal record from permanently affecting a person's future. Preventing certain information from showing up in criminal background checks can help those with prior criminal records improve their lives. Educational opportunities, financial aid,...

Expungement in Indiana offers individuals a chance to clear their criminal records under certain conditions. This process can help reduce the negative impact of past offenses on employment, housing and other opportunities. The expungement process can be complex, so it...

If you have a criminal record, it is likely to keep holding you back when you are trying to move forward. But you probably know this. A criminal record often means fewer employment opportunities, inability to pursue an education, and may even mean a loss of voting...

A criminal record can have lasting impacts on an individual’s life. A record can make it difficult to obtain employment and housing and there’s also a certain social stigma attached.  In some cases, restrictions placed on those with convictions may be justified, but...

When a juvenile is arrested in Indiana, the potential consequences are extensive. This is true whether the charges are relatively minor like shoplifting or underage drinking and major like gun crimes, distributing drugs and violence. Since they are juveniles, there is...