Criminal Record Expungement Guide

Summary

In Portugal, expunging a criminal record requires completing the sentence and a crime-free period (typically 5 years for minor offenses). An application must be submitted to the court for expungement.

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client has committed a crime and and has a criminal record. How can the criminal record be reset to a clean slate?
In Portugal, a criminal record can be expunged or sealed under certain conditions:
- The person must have completed their sentence.
- A certain period must pass without committing another crime (usually 5 years for minor crimes, longer for serious crimes).
- The person must apply for the expungement through the court.
Would you like more detailed steps on how to proceed with the application?