Elderon wrote:
Smasharoo wrote:
Won't their records be cleared when they turn 18?
Normally. Like if they shot someone. Sex though, probably not.
Ain't that a great double standard. Sounds like some good Conservative policy right there.
Interesting point, actually. Apparently most states have their own guidelines for what can be expunged and how (destroyed vs. sealed), but as a rule
criminal.lawyers.com wrote:
Q: Can an expungment be denied?
A: Yes. Each state sets itsÂ’ own standards. Some factors which may contribute to a denial include:
* Time period required by law has not been met. This time period often does not begin until all confinement and probation has been completed and fines are paid.
* Additional convictions exists
* A previous expungement exits
* Pending arrest(s)
* Conviction of a sexual offense
* Registered sex offender
* Court records indicate that the case is still open.
Only one general instance of a proven conviction escapes that, although to be fair, it doesn't mean you won't have to disclose it someday for a job interview or it'll never come back up.
As for the state of Louisiana in particular,
Quote:
Any adult residing in this state who has pled guilty to, has been convicted of, or where adjudication has been deferred or withheld for the perpetration or attempted perpetration of any sex offense and any attempted perpetration of any sex and any juvenile who has pled guilty or has been convicted of a sex offense as provided in Children's Code Article 857 shall register with the sheriff of the parish of the person's residence and with the chief of police if the address of the residence is located in an incorporated area which has a police department.