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Does a fine still leave a criminal record?

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Does a fine still leave a criminal record?

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Yes. A fine is itself a type of sentence, so it's recorded in criminal history and investigation records. After a certain period, the Act on the Lapse of Criminal Sentences may limit how long some of that record is retained or accessible, but the speci

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