If you’ve been arrested for a sex crime, or any crime for that matter, the rest is a matter of public record. That means that prospective employers, home lenders, and rental unit owners might see sex crimes or other charges during a background check.
However, once the matter has been heard in court, if you’re found guilty there are only a few crimes that can be expunged or sealed.
In most felony cases, your record won’t be eligible to be expunged or sealed. Additionally, if you were convicted of a sex crime, you are disqualified from expungement. However, if you are a victim of human trafficking, you may actually have the opportunity to seal or expunge your record.
If you’re not convicted that doesn’t mean the arrest will disappear from your record. If the charges were dropped or you were found not guilty, you may be eligible to have the charge expunged.
You’ll need help from the best criminal lawyer in Tampa to make sure that all of the charges are expunged from your record if you’re found not-guilty. This will ensure that you are protected from potential prejudices from society and are not limited in your future opportunities.