If you are interested in expunging your criminal record but you still owe fines to the court, you may be wondering whether you are even eligible to apply for expungement in New Jersey. In New Jersey, there are different time requirements that must be satisfied before an individual can apply to have their record expunged. […]
What does no billed mean on a background check in NJ?
If your criminal background check states that you were no billed on certain criminal charges, you are probably wondering exactly what that means. In short, this means that the Grand Jury in your matter determined that the State did not have sufficient evidence against you to prosecute the case. Thus, although you were arrested, formal […]
NJ Disposition Codes | How to Read a New Jersey Disposition
When a New Jersey municipal court provides you with a copy of the official court record(s) you requested, also known as the “disposition,” you may notice that certain codes are used to record the disposition in New Jersey’s Automated Complaint System (ACS). For those who are unfamiliar with this program, figuring out how to read […]
Top 10 Reasons Expungements Are Objected To in NJ
This guide lists the top 10 reasons expungements are objected to in NJ. Whether you filed your expungement on your own or your attorney advised you that the prosecutor objected to your expungement, you might be wondering exactly what that means. There are various reasons why the county prosecutor assigned to handle your expungement might […]
NJ Expungement Lawyers Q & A: Out-of-State Convictions
NJ expungement lawyers at Katherine O’Brien Law answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding out-of-state convictions and their affect on your New Jersey expungement. Q. Will my out-of-state arrest or conviction affect whether I am eligible for expungement in New Jersey? A. It could, which is why you must disclose any out-of-state […]
How to Request a Copy of Your Expunged Records in New Jersey
If your criminal records were expunged in New Jersey and you either lost or misplaced them, you may be wondering how to request a copy of your expunged records. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-19, New Jersey courts are unable to release expunged records to anyone — even the petitioner — absent a court order. Moreover, […]
