Criminal Diversion Programs in North Carolina Can Lead to An Expungement A criminal record is life-changing, and can compromise housing applications, gainful employment prospects, college admissions, and student loans, among other things. These difficulties impair...
A big question we often get from clients after getting their case is dismissed is “how will it affect my record?” Will a background check reveal that I was arrested? Will the charges show up when I go to rent property? The short answer is usually yes, the arrest and...
Step #1: Determining Eligibility Are you eligible for an expungement? There are different rules for dismissed cases and convictions. For dismissed cases there is now no limit on the amount of dismissed cases and not guilty cases you can get erased through the...
Are you eligible for a North Carolina Expungement? Your case is over but your record remains visible for all to see! If your case was dismissed (or you have certain convictions), you can protect your reputation and rebuild your life through the process of Expunging...
How To Get Your Criminal Record Expunged: Can You Get Multiple Expungements in North Carolina over a lifetime? You can get as many expungements as the law allows. Some types expungements bar you from getting certain other types of expungement in the future and for...
A great Op-Ed from the News & Observer. Text below. "N.C. bill would help those with criminal records By Susan In North Carolina, 1.6 million people have an arrest or conviction that makes it difficult to find stable work. These barriers to employment follow a...
Expungement court costs can be confusing. The North Carolina Legislature recently made expungements more expensive for some people and added an extra $175 in expungement court costs in order to file for certain expungement petitions when a case has been dismissed. If...
Granados Law Group, PLLC is proud to announce the opening of our first Satellite office. The new office is located in Apex, North Carolina at 510 West Williams Street, Suite 101. We will be able to take meetings by appointment at this new office location in Apex. The...
It’s a myth that charges will only stay on your record in North Carolina for seven years. Rather, charges in North Carolina stay on your record forever unless you have petition the court to have them expunged. Some employers may only go back so far to check your...