I was adjudicated delinquent in Maricopa County, AZ at the age of 16. I was charged with a Class 6 felony, but accepted an 'Plea Agreement' of a Class 1 misdemeanor. I was also stripped of my right to own a firearm. I have read through ARS 8-349 (B), (D), 8-348, and 13-912-.01, and have determined that I satisfy all requirements concerning expungement:
-I am 19 years old.
-The offense I was adjudicated delinquent was 'Interference With School' ARS 13-2901, 13-2911 (A)(2), 8-341, 13-702,13-707, and 13-802.
-Have had a clean record since (went to traffic school a year ago to whipe away a speeding ticket).
-I have completed all terms of my probation, and was granted an early release 6 months later.
So in filing my application there are three 'request' checkboxes that I'm uncertain of:
-Request of destruction of juvenile records as designated by my application.
-Request the Court to set aside the adjudication on the petition filed on this date:___.
-Request the Court restore my civil rights and my right to carry or possess a gun or firearm.
Can somebody explain to me the difference in 'destruction of records' vs. 'setting aside records'?
Also, I had a stellar job interview today and upon being asked if I've ever been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or any criminal convictions, I said no. I've heard from a few different people (previous public defender, attorneys, and PO) to say 'no' because I was adjudicated, not convicted. Is this true? I'm having a criminal background check performed and am super worried! Any help is much appreciated!
-I am 19 years old.
-The offense I was adjudicated delinquent was 'Interference With School' ARS 13-2901, 13-2911 (A)(2), 8-341, 13-702,13-707, and 13-802.
-Have had a clean record since (went to traffic school a year ago to whipe away a speeding ticket).
-I have completed all terms of my probation, and was granted an early release 6 months later.
So in filing my application there are three 'request' checkboxes that I'm uncertain of:
-Request of destruction of juvenile records as designated by my application.
-Request the Court to set aside the adjudication on the petition filed on this date:___.
-Request the Court restore my civil rights and my right to carry or possess a gun or firearm.
Can somebody explain to me the difference in 'destruction of records' vs. 'setting aside records'?
Also, I had a stellar job interview today and upon being asked if I've ever been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or any criminal convictions, I said no. I've heard from a few different people (previous public defender, attorneys, and PO) to say 'no' because I was adjudicated, not convicted. Is this true? I'm having a criminal background check performed and am super worried! Any help is much appreciated!