If you have ever been charged or convicted of a crime, even if it was dismissed through abeyance, contact me at 801.755.3903 to see if you would benefit from an expungement.
“Expungement” is the legal term for having a criminal record, including your arrest/citation history sealed from public view. Utah law allows many people with criminal records a chance for a “clean slate” through the Utah Expungement Act.
Expungement Benefits:
Removes the incident from your official public criminal record.
Allows you to tell potential employers and landlords that you have not been charged or convicted of a crime, expanding your housing and career opportunities.*
Requires employees at the court or law enforcement agency to pretend your record doesn’t exist when the public makes an inquiry.
May restore certain rights which are restricted by a criminal record.
Expungements are appropriate even when matters are dismissed through abeyance pleas because expungements also seal potentially discoverable citation and arrest history.
* Certain records may still be viewed by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing