expungement
[ɪkˈspʌndʒmənt]
nounpl: expungements
cancelamento de registro criminal
1. The legal process of removing or destroying records of a criminal conviction from a person's official record, as if the conviction never occurred
After completing his probation, he applied for expungement of his felony conviction.
Após completar sua liberdade condicional, ele solicitou o cancelamento de seu registro de condenação por crime grave.
2. The act of erasing or wiping out information, especially from legal or official documents
The expungement of the arrest record gave him a fresh start.
O cancelamento do registro de prisão lhe deu um novo começo.
Expungement is a significant aspect of the U.S. criminal justice system, allowing individuals to move forward after conviction. In Brazil, the concept exists but operates differently under the legal system, often referred to as 'cancelamento de antecedentes' or 'reabilitação criminal.' It's more common in the United States for non-violent offenses and is an important tool for rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The availability and criteria for expungement vary significantly by state/jurisdiction in the USA.
NYC Slang
getting your record wiped clean; having your slate cleaned
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