Many sex crimes are eligible for expungement, that is, may be removed from your criminal record provided a waiting period and other conditions are met. The following sex crimes cannot, however, be expunged under any circumstances:
- Luring or Enticing
- Human Trafficking
- Aggravated Sexual Assault
- Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact
- Criminal Sexual Contact Involving a Child or Parent of the Victim
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Engaging in Sexual Conduct
- Selling or Manufacturing Child Pornography; or
- Knowingly Promoting the Prostitution of the Actor’s Child
If you want to give yourself the best opportunity for expunging a record it is always advisable to hire an experienced sex crimes defense lawyer so that you have every chance of reaching an outcome that is eligible for this relief.
