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mattpap603 t1_j0zrpfh wrote

I had my lawyer submit the annulment paperwork when my juvenile charges were dropped. I believe it was only $100 (because of course they charge you for it).

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Snails2300 t1_j126bzk wrote

Paying a lawyer to get the arrest expunged is the easiest option. Depending on the crime all anyone has to do is wait a set amount of time before submitting for expungement. I had a criminal violation, waited one year from date of sentence and filed the paperwork thru my lawyer. It removes everything from the state police records including the arrest. If there was no conviction should be a relatively easy process. Misdemeanors and felonies have a longer waiting period, some violent and sex crimes cant be expunged. OP should definitely use a lawyer, my buddy did it himself but its a pain in the butt and you probably need to take a day off work. Lawyers do this everyday.

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foodguy5000 t1_j12o4rk wrote

I'll add one other thing, once it's been expunged, if your name was picked up by any local media try contacting them to ask if they'll remove it from their websites. I worked at a few places who had policies where they would remove your name from a story if you could prove it was expunged. It might be a pain and time consuming, but it will be beneficial for you years down the line.

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