If I was at fault for an accident and charged with a misdemeanor but my insurance company has settled all claims and paid court fees in full, has my record now been expunged?
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If I was at fault for an accident and charged with a misdemeanor but my insurance company has settled all claims and paid court fees in full, has my record now been expunged?
Asked on May 30, 2015 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
I can not imagine why your insurance company would have paid court fees in your criminal case, but settling a civil claim from an accident has nothing to do with the criminal charges. You should still need to have a hearing and plead guilty or not guilty and assuming you are found guilty of something, you will have a criminal record for that conviction.
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