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If you’ve ever been arrested, convicted of a crime, or been found delinquent in juvenile court, you need to read this book. How to Seal Your Juvenile & Criminal Records shows you how to clear the way for jobs, driving licenses, immigration and more. It clearly explains what a criminal record is, how it can harm you and what you can do about it. Easy-to-follow summaries precede each chapter, so you can easily turn to the sections you need. Written by Attorney Warren Siegel, the book explains how to: • seal, modify or destroy your record Step-by-step instructions show you how to determine if you qualify for record-cleaning remedies and how to go about sealing, changing or even destroying a record. • understand Three Strikes Certain felony convictions and juvenile delinquencies have a severe effect on future sentences. This book explains what every Californian should know about punishment of repeat offenders. It includes recent court interpretations of the Three Strikes law. • deal with Juvenile Court Records There’s a good chance that records of crimes you committed as a juvenile can be sealed or destroyed. • deal with Old Marijuana Possessions Records Records of pre-1976 convictions or arrests can often be ordered destroyed. This book will show you how. • protect your Driver’s License Several criminal offenses that aren’t connected with driving, including marijuana possession, can get your driver’s license revoked. This book shows you how to fight back. How to Seal Your Juvenile & Criminal Records includes all the forms and step-by-step instructions you need. Don’t let your past spoil your future! It’s not as hard as you think to clean up your record and keep old mistakes from getting in your way.