Category Archives: Expungement
Two Arrested for Theft of Skid Steer, Other Items
Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects on felony charges of theft following an investigation. Between May and July 2024, Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit investigated several thefts of a similar nature in the Frankford area. In each of these thefts, unknown suspects entered a commercial property and stole a skid steer. On September… Read More »
Smyrna Man Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges
Delaware State Police recently arrested a 47-year-old suspect on multiple gun and drug-related charges. According to state police, on September 8, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m. a trooper on patrol spotted a Chevy Equinox exiting the parking lot of Royal Farms located at 6358 Halltown Road in Hartly with an equipment violation. The trooper… Read More »
Delaware Collateral Consequences That are More Serious Than You Expect
Collateral consequences are the impacts on your life that follow a conviction and the period of time during which you serve your sentence. After you are released from incarceration and pay all court costs, fines, and restitution, there are ramifications. You face restrictions or limitations with financial, family, and professional matters for years or… Read More »
Who Can Access My Criminal Records After Expungement in Delaware?
For those who wish they could erase all traces of a mistake or lapse in judgment that led to criminal charges, there is an option that comes close: Under Delaware’s statute on disclosure of expunged records, you may qualify to have your records sealed under certain circumstances. Though you cannot delete the entire matter,… Read More »
Eligibility for Expungement in Delaware Criminal Cases
It is human to make mistakes, but the consequences can be severe if a lapse in judgment leads to your arrest and conviction in a criminal case. The implications go beyond any jail time, fines, or probation that may be included in your sentence. You could have trouble getting a job if your employer… Read More »
