Having a criminal record can have a serious effect on school and employment opportunities. Even if you are not actually ever convicted, a criminal record could be created merely by an arrest. To be eligible in the State of Florida to have your record sealed or expunged, you cannot have any prior or subsequent criminal convictions, meaning you were adjudicated guilty. Also, you cannot be convicted of the offense you are trying to seal, meaning the court must withhold adjudication. Finally, you cannot have previously obtained a criminal record sealing or expungment. For more things you should know about having your records sealed, click here