Can the state use ae sealed criminal record as a prior offense when charging or sentencing a new offense?

Yes.
Many criminal offenses are more serious, or enhanced, if you have prior
offenses of the same type. For example, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is an
offense where the penalties become more serious if you have prior DWI offenses.
When the law permits, a sealed criminal record can be used to enhance the
penalties for new offenses.

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1. What is an expungement?
2. Are my criminal records destroyed or erased by an expungement order?
3. Who can see my criminal record after it’s expunged and sealed?
4. Can the state use ae sealed criminal record as a prior offense when charging or sentencing a new offense?
5. Do I have to pay to seal my criminal record?
6. Do I need to file anything with the Court?
7. Will I need to appear in court for my record to be sealed?
8. How do I find out if I am eligible?
9. How will I know if my application is approved?
10. How will I know when my records are sealed?
11. Can my application be denied?
12. Why might my application be denied?
13. What can I do if my application is denied or I have more questions?