QUESTION
If I have a criminal offense for simple assault 1st offense on my record, how can I get rid of this?
Asked on Sep 03rd, 2013 on Criminal Law - South Carolina
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I went to Charleston County Courthouse and asked to get it off and they said I have to wait 3 years to get it off my record. What can I do to get rid of this its ruining my life, I got fired from a great job because they searched my criminal background. This isn't who I am it was all in defense.
1 ANSWER
In order to have a charge expunged in South Carolina, it can only be certain charges, and you must wait three years (that is three years after the end of probation or parole) before you can file the paperwork to have it expunged. If it isn't elligible for expungement you can also try to get a pardon. They take longer to do, and there is no guarantee it will happen, but it is a possibility.
Answered on Sep 04th, 2013 at 11:02 AM