There are many misconceptions about criminal records in MA. Juvenile cases are not easy to view, however, the charges do show up on your record. Even a CWOF , not guilty or dismissal will show up. Getting a juvenile record expunged is generally not possible under MA law. The records may be sealed upon an allowed motion. The impact on a juvenile records is much less than with an adult charge but there are a lot of potential drawbacks.
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