| Criminal expungements can be a difficult task. | | | | This can be unfortunate if a potential employer is |
| Some states are worse than others when trying | | | | doing a background check, or if you are going |
| to cleanse your criminal record. Tennesse is a | | | | back to school in the near future. Applying for an |
| particularly difficult state, where qualified counsel is | | | | expungement and getting your record erased can |
| a must if you even hope to erase your criminal | | | | avoid such embarrassment. |
| history. | | | | Using your full name and date of birth, an |
| Most convictions in Tennessee are permanent. | | | | expungement attorney can fully research your |
| This applies whether you are attempting to | | | | criminal record. Expungement applications are |
| expunge a misdemeanor or expunge a felony. | | | | detailed legal documents, and a slight misstep can |
| There are still some convictions that can be | | | | delay your expungement for weeks or even |
| expunged, however. If you entered into a pre-trial | | | | months. A proper expungement application |
| diversion or post-trial diversion agreement with | | | | addresses every case number under every name |
| the prosecution and successfully completed your | | | | you may have been charged under. A proper |
| probation, you could be eligible to get your criminal | | | | Tennessee expungement will make sure that |
| record expunged. Keep in mind that any violation | | | | every legal record that can negatively affect you |
| of your diversion agreement could make an | | | | will be erased forever. |
| expungement impossible. The only way to know | | | | Getting a criminal expungement is among the |
| for sure is to contact an expungement attorney | | | | most important things you can do. Even the |
| familiar with the requirements of the jurisdiction | | | | charge of a crime can be damaging to one's |
| where you were charged. A small fee is required | | | | reputation, not withstanding an actual conviction. A |
| by Tennessee when expunging a record after | | | | governor's pardon can work in situations where |
| completing a diversion agreement. | | | | you are not eligible for an expungement. This is |
| It is much easier in Tennessee to get dismissed | | | | usually a long shot, but still a worthwhile option if |
| charges expunged. Many people do not realize it, | | | | you are unable to qualify for an expungement |
| but even if a charge is dismissed against you, it | | | | under present law. The most effective and quick |
| will show up in a criminal background check. | | | | option is getting an expungment if you are eligible |
| Though it will appear as dismissed, any charged | | | | for it - a qualified expungment attorney can assist |
| crime can raise questions about you to others. | | | | you in determining the best way to go. |
