Expungement Attorney Minneapolis

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expungement attorney minneapolisIf you’d like to expunge a criminal record, contact Brandt Criminal Defense – If you’re arrested, but the state does not have enough evidence to convict you for a crime, the state will frequently dismiss all charges. A jury may also find you not guilty. When either event occurs, the suspect is considered not guilty of the accused crime. The arrest, however, will still show up as a criminal record. This can be detrimental especially when seeking future employment opportunities and finding a place to live. When this occurs, your best resolution is to expunge your arrest.

Key facts about Record Expungement:

  • An expungement is a type of lawsuit in which the suspect in the prior investigation seeks to have the record of their arrested sealed or destroyed.
  • Although expungements deal with criminal records, they are considered civil lawsuits. Each city, county, and state law enforcement agency keeps its own records of criminal records.
  • Furthermore, a criminal record can be found through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
  • Employers in Minnesota may research District Court criminal records at the county courthouse before hiring you. They may also search the BCA for criminal records of potential employees.
  • Serious crimes and felonies such as murder and sex offenses are never expunged in an expungement lawsuit. Less serious crimes are the most commonly expunged crimes in Minnesota such as misdemeanors. By expunging a criminal record, a suspect will have enhanced job opportunities and living situations.
  • Even if you were considered “not guilty” in a criminal case and the charges were dismissed, you still have a criminal record. When a person pleads or is found “guilty” it is often more difficult to expunge such a conviction.
  • Expungement processes in Minnesota typically take at least 63 days. If a judge grants expungement to the suspect, another 60 days must pass before the court can seal a record.

Why Brandt Criminal Defense?

Our expungement attorneys are well known and have been recognized as “Super Lawyers” for the past 5 years in a row – an award distinguished to only 5% of lawyers in Minnesota. If you are currently under investigation or have already been charged with a crime, speak with our experienced criminal defense lawyers. We represent persons throughout Minneapolis, St Paul, Hennepin County, Anoka County, Ramsey County, and throughout the Twin Cities area. Call us at (763) 421-6366 for a free, no obligation consultation.

Know your rights, Brandt will help you protect them

The experienced Minnesota expungement attorneys of Brandt Criminal Defense will use our extensive knowledge of the legal system to create a defense for your situation. With our skill and experience we may be able to have your charges dropped or reduced. To learn more about penalties, fines, and how to protect your rights with representation call our expungement attorneys today at (763) 421-6366.