Criminal Record Sealing

Can I seal a grand theft or petit/petty theft charge or arrest?

The answer is yes as long as meet the statutory criteria for sealing or expunging. Grand theft and petit or petty theft charges are among the most common offenses sealed and expunged in Florida. In order to seal or expunge this type of case you must meet the following criteria:


1. You can't have been convicted (adjudicated guilty) of the charge you wish to seal or expunge. If you took a plea you needed to have received a withhold of adjudication.

2. You can't have been convicted of any criminal charge, anywhere, ever.

Will Casey Anthony be able to seal or expunge her record?

Wow. What a verdict on the Casey Anthony case. We here at are astounded as everyone else. As you all know by know, Casey Anthony was found not guilty on the first degree murder charge, the aggravated child abuse charge, and the manslaughter of a child charge. She was found guilty of 4 misdemeanor counts of providing false information to police. The judge sentenced her to the maximum time for each charge, but when you include the time she has been in custody awaiting trial, she will be out by July 13th, 2011.


Expungement/Sealing in Florida - Fees and Costs

How much does it cost to seal or expunge a case in Florida?

Sealing and expungement of a case in Florida is not an expensive legal procedure. Remember that you are investing in yourself for a lifetime! Usually, second chances in life can’t be bought. However, Florida law does allows to you to seal or expunge one case which does give you a second chance to have a clean public record.