An expungement allows for your plea to be withdrawn and for the case to be dismissed. If granted, the expungement releases an individual from nearly all penalties and disabilities arising out of the conviction. When this occurs the Department of Justice will be notified, and the individuals RAP Sheet will be updated to show the case was dismissed. Requirements for an Expungement:  Must have successfully completed probation or obtained an early termination of probation and Is not currently: • charged with a criminal offense, • on probation for a criminal offense, or • serving a sentence for a criminal offense.   Benefit of an Expungement: The major benefit of an expungement, with exceptions, is that a person who receives one can lawfully answer “no” if asked by a potential employee whether he or she has been convicted of a crime.