What does it mean to have a criminal record expunged or sealed in Washington, DC?
In Washington, DC, having your criminal record expunged or sealed basically means having arrests or convictions removed. This means that you will be able to legally say that you have not been arrested or convicted. There are however certain institutions, such as the court, that require you to disclose even sealed or expunged arrests or convictions. Most private employers do not require such disclosure. Please consult an expungement lawyer if you have specific questions, as this is not legal advice. What crimes can be expunged or sealed on a DC criminal record? The first thing that must be determined is whether we are talking about an arrest or a conviction. It is much easier to have an arrest expunged than a conviction. If you were arrested and not convicted, 2 years must past to seal an eligable misdemeanor, or 5 years must past for any other offense. 10 years must past for sealing a conviction of an eligable misdemeanor or Failure to Appear felony. What crimes are eligible for expung
