As stated above, laws vary from state to state. One difference is that in some states law enforcement CAN notify employers of an arrest.

For instance, if you are realeased on recognizance (ROR), part of the procedure is usually to verify your employment, which may include calling your boss at 3:00 a.m. to ask if you work for ABC company.

Also, at least in Florida, if you work for the school system (k-12) and are arrested, your principal gets a call at the time of the arrest (again, 3:00 a.m.) to notify them that you have been arrested and what the charges are. This results in being called before a review board, etc. Not fun. Even for something like DUI ...

Regarding expunging your record, I believe that you are only allowed to do this once (at least in Florida). So get all of your bad-boy days out of the way before you expunge. Also, not all individuals and not all charges qualify for expungement. Not sure about Lewd and Lacivious.

I speak from experience. Been there, done that.

Best advice: get a lawyer WITH EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF CHARGE. It's worth the money.

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