Automatic Nondisclosure For First-time Misdemeanors In Florida
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In some cases, first-time offenders in Florida may receive the court's mercy. This could mean that, instead of facing imprisonment, first-time offenders may be suitable for rehabilitation or, if the prosecutor agrees, charges may be dropped altogether.
Most first-time misdemeanors do not result in jail time. If a first-time misdemeanor offense results in a conviction, it could lead to consequences such as entry into a diversion program, fines, probation, jail time, and/or diminished job prospects.
Penalties can be avoided by getting the prosecutor to drop the charges, the court to dismiss the charges, or the jury to return a “not guilty” verdict at trial.
Court-Ordered Sealing or Expungement – a person may apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility to Seal or Expunge his/her criminal history record. This is the required first step toward obtaining the court-ordered sealing or expungement of that record.
An order of nondisclosure in Orlando seals your record and prevents criminal charges from appearing in background checks or other searches performed by employers and other agencies. If you are having difficulties because of a history of criminal charges, an attorney can help you through the criminal process.
degree misdemeanor can lead to penalties of up to one year in jail, one year of probation, and a $1,00 fine. On the other hand, seconddegree misdemeanors might result in up to 60 days in jail, six months of probation, and a $500 fine.
Governed by Florida Statute 943.0595 (3), automatic sealing allows for the sealing of a criminal case resulting in an eligible disposition. Note: Eligible cases may still appear in a criminal background check. These individuals may still need to follow the formal seal/expungement process.
With little or no prior criminal record, you may be eligible to enter into a diversion program (Pre-Trial Intervention or Domestic Violence Intervention). These programs are typically available to clients accused of a first offense of a third degree felony or a misdemeanor.