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Arrest With No Conviction In Philadelphia
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Being charged with a crime does not necessarily mean that you have been found guilty or convicted of the offense; it simply means that there is enough evidence for the government to pursue legal action against you.
In Philadelphia, criminal records are public. This means that anybody from a potential employer to a new romantic partner can look up a criminal record and find details about your arrest or conviction.
CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING IN PA Act 36 of 2023 expanded PA's Clean Slate law to apply to non- violent felonies, including some felony drug convictions. Since taking effect June 11, 2024, it is now possible for people convicted of these offenses to get their record sealed through Clean Slate.
An arrest does not mean the person is guilty; it indicates there is probable cause to believe the individual was involved in criminal activity. Following an arrest, the legal process determines whether the person will be charged, tried, and potentially convicted.
A court cannot sentence someone who has not been convicted. This distinction is clear from s. 720 of the Criminal Code: A court shall, as soon as practicable after an offender has been found guilty, conduct proceedings to determine the appropriate sentence to be imposed.
Crimes that cannot be expunged in Pennsylvania include violent crimes and sexual offenses, among others.
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.
This legislation expands Pennsylvania's landmark Clean Slate initiative and establishes a process for the automatic expungement of criminal records for Pennsylvanians who receive an unconditional pardon. Today, this updated law takes effect, ensuring more people can begin to get the second chances they deserve.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law expands eligibility! Theft crimes, including Retail Theft and Receiving Stolen Property. Trespass. Forgery & Fraud crimes, incl. Access/Devise Fraud, Bad Checks, ID Theft and Welfare Fraud.
CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING IN PA Act 36 of 2023 expanded PA's Clean Slate law to apply to non- violent felonies, including some felony drug convictions. Since taking effect June 11, 2024, it is now possible for people convicted of these offenses to get their record sealed through Clean Slate.
