Attorney David Serna Talks About Clearing Criminal Records
Attorney David Serna believes that even if someone is legally innocent, having a criminal record can bring barriers to an individual. Criminal records list people’s arrests and convictions that the criminal justice system maintains. These records will include even minor convictions from many years ago and arrests that did not result in convictions. Having a criminal record can significantly limit an individual’s access to certain privileges in the country. These privileges may include education, employment, housing, public assistance, and civic engagement. Attorney David Serna believes that even when arrests do not result in a conviction, the socioeconomic barriers associated with criminal records can also significantly affect a child’s long-term socioeconomic well-being. How to Clear Criminal Records? Only a judge or court can either expunge or seal certain criminal records in the United States of America. Expungement removes arrest and convictions from a...