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A woman, holding a blue magnifying glass and looking at a screen with a question mark above her head, considers the implications after filing a protective order against a recent abuser.
Does a Restraining Order Go on Your Record? (Check Now in Seconds)

When a restraining order (or protective order) is issued against someo...

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Jayson Baxter
August 16, 2022
A man in a collared shirt and tie is walking with his head down, while his boss gestures for him to leave the premises after termination from his job.
Does Getting Fired Go on Your Record? Sometimes (See Reasons Why)

The United States Department of Labor noted 1.4 million people experie...

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Jayson Baxter
August 16, 2022
A man in a red car commits a misdemeanor by littering trash like apples and soda containers, while beside him, a person in a yellow shirt examines a magnifying glass and a RAP sheet, contemplating the duration misdemeanors stay on one's record.
How Long Does a Misdemeanor Stay on Your Record? (Forever)

In 2020, over 5 million misdemeanors went to trial in the United State...

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Jayson Baxter
August 16, 2022
A woman in a yellow shirt looks puzzled with a blue question mark above her head while discussing dismissed charges with a judge holding a gavel.
If Charges Are Dismissed Do You Have a Criminal Record? (Bad News)

When a defendant appears before a judge and learns their case has been...

A portrait of Background Check Records founder, Jayson Baxter.
Jayson Baxter
August 16, 2022
A law enforcement officer holds a police report at the scene of a complaint, while a suspect in blue jeans and a yellow shirt looks on with a shrug, wondering about finding out what happens next following the encounter with the officer.
How to Find Out if Criminal Charges Are Filed (in Seconds)

Despite the 9 million adults arrested in the USA in 2019, many cases s...

A portrait of Background Check Records founder, Jayson Baxter.
Jayson Baxter
August 5, 2022
A person holding a magnifying glass examines childhood memories and an old yearbook, contemplating the impact of juvenile records.
Can a Juvenile Record Be Used Against You? (Yes and No)

Many individuals who have had encounters with the law as minors, or co...

A portrait of Background Check Records founder, Jayson Baxter.
Jayson Baxter
August 5, 2022

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