One of the problems people often encounter as they get older
is they begin to find that earlier indiscretions, delinquent behavior and
mistakes made during their adolescent years can have a direct and extensive
impact on their goals and career opportunities. Being taken into custody at a
prom party and charged with underage drinking may not seem significant to a 17
or 18-year-old, but when that arrest shows up on a background check at the
company he or she is eager to join, it could mean the difference between
getting the job and not getting the job.
A juvenile criminal record can also impact a person's
ability to rent an apartment, buy a house, obtain a professional license or
certification, and more. It is not only arrests that are a problem; charges
that were dismissed or addressed through a diversionary program can appear on a
juvenile record. To remedy the situation and prevent your past from having a
negative impact on your future opportunities, it is advised that you seek
counsel from a skilled criminal lawyer who will be able to advise you of exact
steps you need to take to clear your juvenile record. While it is true that
juvenile offenses are handled differently than adult criminal offenses, the
process for getting a juvenile record expunged is handled in a similar manner
in New Jersey.
Providing you qualify for expungement, a criminal
defense lawyer will be able to help you compile the necessary documentation and
help you submit your Petition for Expungement. The team at the Law Offices of
Ryan E. Gilbert, LLC has helped numerous people get a fresh start on life by
helping them clear their juvenile criminal records. They believe that people
who have truly turned their lives around and are have put the past behind them
deserve to be given a second chance. To find out if you qualify for
expungement, contact the firm today.
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