Florida provides opportunities for you to have your criminal record sealed, under certain circumstances.  Sealing a criminal record means that the public does not have access to your criminal past.  If a prospective employer, landlord, or colleague runs a background check on you, your criminal record will not appear if it has been successfully sealed in the state of Florida. However, there are exceptions to this such as if you are applying for a job with a criminal justice agency, admission to … [Read more...]