Arrest Without Conviction In Mecklenburg
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Yes. You are allowed to pursue your case “pro se,” meaning without an attorney. The court might provide the forms you need to file the petition.
Misdemeanor convictions can now be expunged after 5 years instead of 15. Felony convictions can now be expunged after 10 years instead of 15. There is no more limit on how many dismissals can be expunged. Prosecutors and law enforcement personnel will have access to all records.
You can file for an expunction on your own, but an attorney can help you by assessing your eligibility, making sure you include all necessary documents, guiding you through the process, and representing you in a hearing, if needed.
Misdemeanor convictions can now be expunged after 5 years instead of 15. Felony convictions can now be expunged after 10 years instead of 15. There is no more limit on how many dismissals can be expunged.
For example, class H crimes, including larceny of property, possession of stolen goods, embezzlement, and others, can be expunged. Similarly, certain felonies, including breaking or entering motor vehicles, marijuana possession, and others, are generally eligible for expunction.
The bill: If passed, the Second Chance Act would automatically expunge (remove) from a person's criminal record charges that were dismissed, or for which a person was found not guilty. It would also allow for expungement of some juvenile convictions and certain nonviolent misdemeanor and nonviolent felony convictions.
G.S. 15A-401 – An officer may arrest without a warrant any person who the officer has probable cause to believe has committed a criminal offense, or has violated a pretrial release order entered under G.S. 15A-534 or G.S. 15A-534.1(a)(2), in the officer's presence.
You are allowed to pursue your case “pro se,” meaning without an attorney. The court might provide the forms you need to file the petition. However, the process of expunging a criminal record can be challenging. You could lose your case if you don't follow the appropriate steps or complete the paperwork correctly.
On July 8, 2024, North Carolina's Governor, Roy Cooper, signed Senate Bill 565 (SB 565), which revives a state program concerning expungement and allows it to restart immediately. This measure automatically expunges criminal charges with eligible verdicts.
