What Are Your Legal Options When You Are Arrested, Charged, Or Convicted Of A Crime?

If you have been arrested, or charged, but not convicted of a crime, your case might be a good candidate for an expungement under Section 4 of the Criminal Records Expungement Act, NMSA 29-3A-1-7. If you were in fact convicted, you may be eligible for expungement under Section 5 of the Criminal Records Expungement Act. Expungement refers to the process of sealing arrest and conviction records, from public view. Many states have enacted laws that permit people to expunge arrests and convictions from their records. Though the details can vary from one state to the next, most state law provides that once an arrest or conviction has been expunged, it need not be disclosed, including to potential employers or landlords. In New Mexico, an expunged record of an arrest or charge for individuals who have not been able to get a job or rent an apartment due to an arrest record or a criminal record. If background checks have gotten in your way, expungement can very beneficial. For expungement in New Mexico, you’ll find the experienced help you need at the office of Scott M. Davidson. Our priority is to right any wrongs that have been done to you. Just Appeals law office is the answer to your question: “how can I clear my record?”. 

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