Q: Arrested for poss. cocaine 1984 b/c other passenger did havecocaine. 2wks later my charges dropped. Is flagged on BG ck.
even though charged were dropped. Can’t buy firearm or work at Medicaid facility because keeps coming up on BG screen. City police & county clerk of courts say record no longer exists. How to correct? Never did any drugs, never possessed any drugs ever. How do I get it corrected so doesn’t keep coming up on BG ck.
Never possessed, never used, HELP!!
JB
A: If you have no prior convictions, I would recommend that you speak to a local attorney to determine whether you might be eligible to apply for an expunction of your record. The process can take several months but it is certainly better than doing nothing. There are rules that must be reviewed to see if you are eligible. Check the FDLE website for an overview of the process.
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