Q: Why do I have a Battery arrest on my juvenile record, but wasn't ever arrested?
Was back in 2004. I am 26 now and about to be 27. I was in the military and got out with a honorable discharge. I recently applied to corrections here in Florida. My background came back and said I have this on my record? The situation occurred when I got into a fight with another juvenile after being bullied. I was never arrested for it but his parents wrote a statement. Didn't hear from it since.
A: If you feel the charge is unjustified, you will need the assistance of a lawyer to correct or expunge your criminal history. Assuming you were never given a notice to appear for battery, this could be the case of identity fraud.
A: An attorney would have to look at the documents and records to ascertain the totality of the circumstances. Probably one in the locality of the arrest would be best
A: I agree with the previous answers. The only thing I would add is that you may want to ask the employer for a copy of the background check the used to process your application. This information may be helpful to any attorney you may hire to assist you.
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