Pennsylvania Juvenile Criminal Charges — Juvenile Records Do Not Automatically Go Away—Clearing a Juvenile Record
A minor who has been arrested, even if the charges were dismissed, will have a criminal juvenile record. This record will not go away once the juvenile turns 18 or even 21. Having a criminal record can affect your ability to get into the college of your choice, it can affect your ability to obtain student loans, it can affect your ability to get a job, it can affect your ability to serve as a volunteer, it can deny you entry into the military or law enforcement, and it can keep you from obtaining a professional license to practice law or medicine, teaching or nursing. It may even affect your credit rating.
Norristown Expungement Lawyer Helps Clear Records
At my Norristown law office, I have been effective in helping a significant number of adults clear (expunge) their juvenile records. I am Henry Hilles, and I have been a practicing Pennsylvania attorney for more than 16 years. It is my belief that mistakes made in childhood or as a young adult should not destroy your ability to have a good life. I am a criminal defense and juvenile defense attorney skilled in and committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of all my clients dealing with criminal charges or juvenile charges.
Do I Have a Juvenile Record?
Anyone who was accused of a crime, whether it was minor in possession of alcohol or disorderly conduct or any other crime, has a juvenile record. Even if the outcome of your case was favorable, you will still have a juvenile record in Pennsylvania. This is also the case for adults who need to seek an expungement to have their records destroyed.
In Pennsylvania, it is especially important to expunge your juvenile record; juvenile records are taken into account for any adult criminal sentences that could occur in the future.
The Ramifications of the Internet on Background Checks
Almost anyone can go online and for a small fee request a background check. Do you want that information about you so easily accessible to just about anyone? Most people don't envision that having a criminal record can have ramifications on just about every aspect of life.
Start Over With a Clean Slate—Talk to an Experienced Expungement Lawyer
To discuss how an experienced Norristown juvenile crime expungement attorney can help you discern whether you have a juvenile criminal record or an adult criminal record and how to clear it, please call my Norristown, Pennsylvania, law office and schedule an appointment today: 610-270-8800. If you prefer, you can send a secure and confidential e-mail to schedule your meeting.
