From lengthy Probation terms to the fact that Arrest and Criminal records stay a part of Public Records forever without action taken to remove them, Florida is a pretty unforgiving State. Public Defenders represent many of the people charged with crimes. But, the Public Defender is there to serve a Constitutional purpose, “the right to an Attorney”. However, the right to an Attorney does not extend to Post-Conviction relief.
Post-Conviction Legal Documents offered State-Wide
Our Post-Conviction Legal Documents are available state-wide. And, we are one of the few Legal Document Preparers to offer this service. Please read about the Quest For Justice project which served as the inspiration for our Company, and specifically for offering the service of Post-Conviction Legal Documents.
Early Termination of Probation
Florida Statutes, Chapter 948 provides the rules for Early Termination of Probation. You must have completed at least one-half of your Probation period, paid all fines, Court costs, supervision costs, and restitution (if any). Additionally, all conditions such as having not re-offended or had police contact must be met, and all sanctions requirements, such as community service hours, or classes must be completed. If you meet these requirements, you can file a Motion for Early Termination of Probation. And, if you owe money for future supervision costs, part of the Petition we prepare includes a request for a waiver of these costs. As a result, you will likely save far more in future supervision costs than what our fee is. Our rate for Early Termination of Probation is $179. Questions? Contact us today.
Seal and/or Expunge a Record
Florida Statutes, Chapter 943 details the rules for Sealing or Expunging a record. The Sealing of a record means that it is no longer a part of Public Records. It will not show up in background checks. Only Government entities will have access to this information. Expunging a record is less common. A Government entity conducting a background check is alerted to the fact that a record has been expunged, but will not be privy to any details about it. The forms used are the same. There’s a 5 to 8 year waiting period for eligibility, depending on the crime charged.
Pursuit of Seal/Expunge is only available for people who were charged with a crime, but not convicted. A plea of No Contest is the equivalent of a conviction. The best candidates for this program are those who had their case dismissed, not prosecuted, or had adjudication withheld. Our rate for this service is $349. This is a 2 part process with a potentially long waiting time in between, so we charge half to prepare the Certificate of Eligibility, and when and if the Certificate is signed and returned by the FDLE, we charge the second half to prepare the Petition for Sealing or Expunging the Record. Questions? Contact us today.
Restoration of Civil Rights and Reputation Repair
Florida Law continues to evolve in this area. The Restoration of Civil Rights, for now, remains at the sole discretion of the Board of Executive Clemency. If you would like to pursue the Restoration of Civil Rights, let us know and we will send you the link to the Florida Clemency website. Reputation Repair is another area you may wish to work on. We can send you the link for a Company that provides this service either for free (you’ll need to be a bit patient for the free service) or paid (the service is a bit faster).
Disclaimer: Our rates do not include Court filing fees, if any, nor does it include the fee to FDLE. We are not Attorneys. Therefore, we can’t provide Legal Advice, or represent you in Court.