Removing your arrest or conviction record from public view may be easier than you think. An expungement is a court order that removes an arrest or conviction from public access. While law enforcement agencies and certain government entities may still be able to view expunged records, the general public — including employers, landlords, and financial institutions — should not be able to access them.
If you are concerned about how a past arrest or conviction may be affecting your future, an expungement may offer meaningful relief.
A criminal record can interfere with many important opportunities, including acceptance into school, obtaining employment, securing professional licenses, or qualifying for permits needed for work. Even when a case is resolved, the record can continue to follow you for years.
You have already taken care of the legal issue — it should not continue to haunt you. An expungement can help ensure that mistakes from your past stay in the past and do not interfere with your future.
While some expungements may be filed without an attorney, the process involves complex procedures and strict legal requirements. Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney can save time, reduce frustration, and ensure the expungement is handled correctly from start to finish.
If you have questions about whether you qualify, call (504) 571-9529, text (504) 237-5245, or contact NOLA Criminal Law to begin the process.
If you were convicted of a first-time felony offense in Louisiana, you may be eligible for relief under Article 893 of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure.
Under Article 893:
It is critical that your attorney files the proper motion at the time of sentencing. If this motion is not made at sentencing, expungement may become more difficult or even impossible. This is why having an experienced criminal defense attorney at trial is essential to preserving future expungement rights.
To expunge a misdemeanor or DUI/DWI conviction in Louisiana, the conviction must first be dismissed and set aside under Article 894 of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure.
To qualify, several steps are required:
Only after these steps are completed may a misdemeanor or DUI/DWI conviction be fully expunged. Because these requirements must be handled properly at each stage, effective legal representation from the beginning is extremely important.
If you were arrested but not convicted, you may be eligible to expunge the arrest record under Louisiana Revised Statute 44:9.
This law allows individuals arrested for municipal, parish, or state misdemeanor offenses to file a motion for expungement in the appropriate court. While many arrests qualify, the process involves legal complexities that should be carefully reviewed to ensure the record is properly removed.
Consulting with an attorney can help confirm eligibility and ensure the expungement is completed correctly.
Expungement law in Louisiana is detailed and procedural. While many people qualify for relief, mistakes in the process can delay or prevent a successful expungement.
Townsend Myers can review your record, determine eligibility, and guide you through each step of the process to ensure your arrest or conviction is properly removed from public view.
📞 Call or text NOLA Criminal Law today to discuss your expungement options and take the next step toward protecting your future.
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