Difference between Dismissal/Expungement?/How to clear my record. (lawyer, please?)?

When I was 17 I was with a few kids that egged a car and I ended up getting charged with ';aiding and abetting'; but the case was dismissed. I recently went for a job interview and my background check came up with this charge, although dismissed, but still visible. I now cannot get the job just because of this unless I go to court and send proof that it was over something ridiculous. I was lead to believe by my lawyer that this would not be on my permanent record. Also, I thought once you turned 18 your record was cleared anyways, but I guess not. I am wondering how to go about getting this expunged and how much this usually costs. Any comments/help are welcome. Thanks!Difference between Dismissal/Expungement?/How to clear my record. (lawyer, please?)?
Im no lawyer but to my understanding it is held on your record until you reach the age of 21.. It truly is hard to get any job or housing with anything on your record. you almost have to be perfect in order to function in Society. Laws take part every day on how we function... lawyers only tell you what you want to here.Difference between Dismissal/Expungement?/How to clear my record. (lawyer, please?)?
I'm not a lawyer, but I do have a degree in criminal justice. This can vary by state, but in most states even though charges are dismissed they will still appear on your record for the rest of your life. For misdemeanors, you can go to the courthouse and usually have it expunged from your record yourself, without a lawyer. If it was a felony charge, it's a bit more difficult. You should've been categorized as a youthful offender,depending on how long ago it was. Anyway, felony charges usually require the assistance of a lawyer to get them expunged, and it's often expensive.
What you need is to have your record sealed. That is what happens to juvenile offenders charged in juvenile court when they turn 18. If you were charged as an adult, then you have a problem indeed.





Getting your record expunged might be more trouble than it is worth. Usually a record gets expunged when a person is innocent. A dismissal means the D.A. could not meet the burden to prove guilt. But, that doesn't make a person innocent.





You are going to need an attorney and this might run a few thousand dollars. I would contact Legal Aid if you are unemployed and don't have assets. Legal Aid might help you at no charge.