Record restriction (often called “expungement”) is typically an action in which a person seeks to restrict records of a prior criminal proceeding in order to make the records unavailable to most employers and the public. Although record restriction (expungement) deals with an underlying criminal record, sometimes it is an administrative or civil action in which the subject is the petitioner or plaintiff asking a court to declare the records restricted or sealed.
Similarly, a Petition for Retroactive First Offender treatment asks a court to allow a convicted offender, eligible for first offender treatment when sentenced and who was not made aware of such eligibility, be retroactively sentenced as a first offender. This change in status may allow the former convicted person to avoid the permanent consequences of the conviction such as being considered a convicted felon or being precluded from advancing in their career due to a conviction. Mark Post Law, LLC, has considerable experience in handling these cases.
We are here for you when dealing with sex offender registry matters too. If you have been on the Georgia registry for over five years since your sentence ended you may be eligible for removal. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment to discuss your options.
