QUESTION
Is it possible to get two old felonies expunged?
Asked on Jun 12th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Missouri
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It has been 12 years now since the two felonies. I was young and scared so I plead guilty to the charges. I had a knife under my car seat when I was pulled over and they say they found a crumb of cocaine on the back floor of my car, less than 2 centimeters and charged me with possession of cocaine. It’s been 12 years. Is it possible to expunge the felonies now? I haven’t been in trouble since.
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It's possible, but the felonies most likely will have to be reduced to misdemeanors first. I suggest that you contact a criminal defense attorney experienced in post-conviction relief for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. (S)he would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Jun 15th, 2015 at 12:30 AM
No. There is a very short list of felony convictions that are eligible for expungement after 20 years of good behavior, but yours are not on that list.
Answered on Jun 12th, 2015 at 2:00 PM