​Even when criminal charges are dismissed and a defendant is found not guilty, the fact that they were arrested and charged remain part of that person's criminal record, often having adverse effects when in comes to employment and housing. Criminal records are kept by the court cannot be altered or destroyed without a court order.  Parton Law has an expert understanding of the nuances of North Carolina's complex Expunction Statute and understands alternative options such as those available under the Certificate of Relief Act.