by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Expungement
Many people ask me “How do I get something taken off my record?”. In South Carolina, as with most states, this process is called an “expungement.” Regardless of what a friend of a friend has told you about expungements, the process is statutorily driven, meaning you...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Criminal, Diversion, Expungement
What is a diversionary program Diversionary programs are alternatives to prosecution. They exist as a statutory privilege as a second chance offered by the state legislature. A diversionary program offers the chance at a dismissal for those who successfully complete...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Criminal, Expungement
Ok, it happens! You had some legal problems in the past, did what you were supposed to, and thought you had that pesky charge expunged from your record. You go to apply for a job, and after the background check is performed, you hear that you are not qualified due to...