Should a person who had sex with underage boys be allowed to have their conviction expunged from the records?
966588
First off, you said you had someone looking to see if she was ever re-charged.  If they let her go, why are they going to recharge her?!  Your Kansas City Star article title excerpt was from when this woman was FREED, not charged.  \n\nAnd secondly, the only reason you're looking is because some guy is going around being HIV+ and having sex with women.  It has nothing to do with being a sexual predator.  You never stated whether or not the women this guy had sex with did it voluntarily (not knowing he was HIV+).  Otherwise, wouldn't you have worded that a man was being charged with raping women while HIV+.  \n\nWomen in general should be required the meet the same standards as men, but should it matter if she's in your neighbourhood?  Just keep your kids away from strange ladies and you shouldn't have a problem.
183179
My opinion is that they should only count the record upto the time that it is proven that he started taking drugs. I also think that he should be barred immediately from playing another game until he is clean. Think about it...if YOU were found by your employer to have illegal drugs in your body, what would your employer do??? You would be either fired or forced to do rehab.
801622
Yes, they can.  Criminal record is not a protected class that is intended to prevent discrimination.  It is a consequence of his actions.
628024
You did nothing wrong, and should never feel guilty about what happened. I know someone who had sexual contact with a child, and they received the treatment they needed in prison to allow them to lead a semi-normal healthy life once again. If you expose your victimizer, you will be doing them a favor. They are actually suffering inside as well. But, for you to have full "closure" in your life...you need to forgive, let go, and move on.
277781
I think that if children are in there teens and they have committed a capitol crime (i.e murder and NOT in self defense) then they should be tried has an adult. Teens should know that murder or other capital crimes is wrong.
600973
Dear Friend,\n\nSurpisingly, he may be able to get these sealed or expunged. I imagine it'd be best to go to a criminal defense lawyer to help.\n\nSee http://www.lac.org\n\nCan criminal conviction records be sealed (including expunged, erased, or purged)? \nYes, most misdemeanor and felony convictions can be expunged provided the individual has a limited criminal history, has no cases pending, and the following time periods have elapsed following completion of sentence: 15 years for multiple class B and C misdemeanors, 10 years for an alcohol- or drug-related traffic offense, 7 years for a felony and 3-5 years for a misdemeanor. Utah Code Ann. § 77-18-12. The following convictions may not be expunged: capital felony, first degree felony, second degree forcible felony, any sexual act against a minor, any registerable sex offenses, and attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit these offenses. Utah Code Ann. § 77-18-12(1). \n\nUnless adjudicated for murder or aggravated murder, juvenile records may be sealed upon age 18 and one year has elapsed since termination of juvenile court jurisdiction or after one year has elapsed from unconditional release if committed to the Division of Youth Corrections. During the one year waiting period the individual must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor of moral turpitude and have no pending criminal proceedings. Utah Code Ann. § 78-3a-905(1), (2), and (5). \n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
336119
That is not only unacceptable it is unlawful. If you had a child that age would you want ANYONE looking at them in that manner? Good for you for turning him in! If he is still free and still doing it to your knowledge CONTINUE to notify authorities. Do not let up. He has a problem.
1067803
It would be called having them Exsponged, and maybe I am misspelling not sure, and they are only removed as part of a plea deal. You will occassionaly read of how someone will get a plea deal where if they commit NO crimes for like 5 years the thing would be exsponged.  As the first person said that is up to the DA as well though. I don't think there is any limit though. Although if you seem to have a history of committing crimes right after a prior is exsponged they aren't likely to make the deal very often. As to people under 18 I haven't heard of misdemeanors being removed from their record. It is summary offenses that are usually "sealed" or sometimes exsponged from the record. Maybe 3rd degree misdemeanors or so will be as well but the more serious the crime the less likely it will be removed.
693678
It would depend on the individual case. If the police and/or prosecution had planted evidence or hid evidence that would have proved someones innocence, then deliberately and knowingly prosecuted an innocent man, then yes, under those circumstances I feel both criminal and civil charges should be brought against the "People". But unfortunately our law system is not perfect and even when everything is done by the book, sometimes an innocent person is found guilty of a crime that they did not commit. In those cases you cannot blame the prosecution or law enforcement, and it would be unfair to penalize them.
381569
I think that if someone goes to what the person believes is a minor's place with the intent of having sex with that minor is sick.  It's not like there aren't enough legal aged people out there to have sex with.\nThey are sick and should be thrown in jail, and then have there scrotal sac removed.
568143
i agree. i think it should be legalized because, then rapist and everybody will go to the hookers and not rape or molest little kids. but no matter legalized or unlegalized, sex offenders will always want the kids. i think it is because of their innocence. this is just my opinion. i know somebody who has been molested before. the guy that did it had already had sex before. but he still did it for some reason i guess the person  will never know.
616066
I think if they did their time, then under supervision etc then no. However, for parole definitely-it is much fairer! \nIn some cases the victim is not even alerted when their attacker is released! In many cases the attacker has ruined the victims life or at least has ruined a big chunk of it. No matter what anybody says the victim will never forget, get over it, or have the same life as before. To some extent they will have ruined the victims life, so It is totally fair that the victim gets a say in it all! In so many sexual assault cases the victim is treated appallingly. The police are meant to make it easy to come to them, when they have just experienced something horrific. However, they don't bother to tell them anything that is happening a lot of the time and make the process for the victim so much harder.\nI also do not understand why the prosecution has to prove it, why can't the defence prove they did not. Also, the defence get to view all the evidence, so can create a false story around it, where as the victim is not allowed to see it. The justice system is not fair at all, and victims need more rights and help if we want more attackers locked up! \nI think it is a good idea.
227626
Yes...you MUST hire a lawyer, though.  ANY lawyer.  As long as it is a first offense and the only one you want expunged, the courts will do it!
1032794
Juvenile records are not automatically wiped clean.  You need to apply for expungement, which means they close the files and only let certain people see them, usually for criminal cases.\n\nContact the county were you were convicted and ask about the procedure for expungement.
269564
Well something like that happend to a friend of mine years ago, but she was 14 and he was 19. Beings she was a minor the parents were informed on what happend.\nSomething like that really shouldn't be hid from her parents. And this boy needs to be took down or else there could be another young girl raped or worse. \nShe shouldn't be embarrassed or ashamed on what happend, it's not her fault if she said no. \nI was raped by someone, but I was an adult and as a result I had a child from it. If I could I would put the person who did it to me in prison but I was drugged by a date-rape type of drug and pretty much don't remember much of it and since they can't find the person - DNA does no good.\nSomething like that is too dangerous to let go if not for her sake than for someone elses. Of course it will be stressful but I think she will feel better after knowing he didn't get away with it.
779460
No.... even if you get it expunged.. you would have to report it on your application.  And if you lie and put no, they will eventually find out and you will get bounced and maybe charged criminally.
819210
It depends, if you were a juvenile, and you pleaded guilty, went to court apologized, its called a juvenile record. Something like stealing...it depends on what she stole...if it was a lot of mooney, then don't count on it being taken off. But if it was a petty thing, and she didn't run from the cops, or lie about it, it'll come off within a year / 18 years old.