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In the state of Tennessee, can I own a gun after I've had a felony expunged from North Carolina? It was a drug charge.

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Call the Department of Safety Gun Permit Section and ask them this question.
Call the Department of Safety Gun Permit Section and ask them this question.

DO I HAVE ANY CHANCE OF GETTYNG A SIMPLE ASSAULT `EXPUNGED

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Yes, under certain conditions,  there is a way to get the assault charge expunged from your record. Call me and I will explain.
Yes, under certain conditions,  there is a way to get the assault charge expunged from your record. Call me and I will explain.

Can i own a gun after my dv misdemear is expunged in tenneessee

Answered 6 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Call the Department of Safety, Gun Permit Section and ask it your question.
Call the Department of Safety, Gun Permit Section and ask it your question.

Can you get an felony off your record?

Answered 7 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
There is a process of getting the felony expunged but there are certain conditions that apply. You will need to consult with an attorney to see if you qualify.
There is a process of getting the felony expunged but there are certain conditions that apply. You will need to consult with an attorney to see if... Read More

Government website will not remove my case information online after getting the case dismissed and expunged.

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
If an expungement order was entered, then is should be expunged. The only that I can suggest is that you hire an attorney to have it removed from the site.
If an expungement order was entered, then is should be expunged. The only that I can suggest is that you hire an attorney to have it removed from the... Read More

My son has one a conviction . He is claasified as a felon for trying to obtain money under false - not sure of the facts

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
If the time period for filing an appeal is passed, then talking with someone about getting the conviction set aside is a waste of time. Depending on the facts, he might be elgible to have the charge expunged. Feel free to contact me by email or on my cell phone.
If the time period for filing an appeal is passed, then talking with someone about getting the conviction set aside is a waste of time. Depending on... Read More

today i was charged with theift under 1000 although it was only 100 worth of merchandise what is usually the outcome of this? jail , probation?

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Since I don't know your criminal record or the facts around your case, I can not answer the question that you posed. Sorry.
Since I don't know your criminal record or the facts around your case, I can not answer the question that you posed. Sorry.

Trying to get my record expunged

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Go to the clierk of the court in in the county where you were convicted and ask them for their procedure for getting a charge  expunged. They will tell you if you need an attorney or not.
Go to the clierk of the court in in the county where you were convicted and ask them for their procedure for getting a charge  expunged. They... Read More

Federal Expungement

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Feel free to send me an email (patrickjohnson@jsblaw.com) or call me on my cell phone (615-646-9417)
Feel free to send me an email (patrickjohnson@jsblaw.com) or call me on my cell phone (615-646-9417)

I have two domestic charges in Trenton IL that need to be expunged. I need to do it in the next ten days or so. I live in Murfreesboro TN.

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You need to contact an attorney in Illinois to find out about the expungement laws there.
You need to contact an attorney in Illinois to find out about the expungement laws there.

How much to sponge a case from Memphis ?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Contact the court where the charge was started against you and ask the clerk how to get the charge expunged.
Contact the court where the charge was started against you and ask the clerk how to get the charge expunged.

Can i have a burglary of an unoccupied dwelling expunged that happened around 1993

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Under Tennessee law effective July 1, 2012, an individual can have certain prior criminal convictions removed from the public records. This removal process is called "expungement". The "expungement" process, subject to certain exceptions, is for either a low grade felony (where the punishment received was three (3) years or less) or misdemeanor convictions, it has been five (5) years since you were released from jail, parole or probation and you have not had any new convictions.... Read More
Under Tennessee law effective July 1, 2012, an individual can have certain prior criminal convictions removed from the public records. This removal... Read More

Can the state of Tennessee hold a 21 year old felony against me when applying for employment

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Felony convictions of your kind stay on your record for life. Can not assist you.
Felony convictions of your kind stay on your record for life. Can not assist you.

How can I get my felony in Mississippi expunged or sealed and I live in Tennessee

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You will need to contact an attorney in Mississippi to answer that question.
You will need to contact an attorney in Mississippi to answer that question.

Trying to see about getting my age assault charge expunged to get good job what do I have to do

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You can't get it expunged.
You can't get it expunged.

how do I get a felony expunged from my record, I have tried thru the system, they say I need to get a lawyer

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You need to find an attorney in the county where you live who handles expungements.
You need to find an attorney in the county where you live who handles expungements.

Can death records be sealed?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
As a general rule, the only ones who can get a death certificate are family members. So if a family member gets the death certificate and wants to post it online, then that is something that they can do. If it is a non-family member, the problem is going to be getting a copy of the death certificate but if they get it, there is nothing that stops them from posting it on Facebook. You would need to contact the Tennessee Office of Vital Records about making sure that non-family members do not get it.... Read More
As a general rule, the only ones who can get a death certificate are family members. So if a family member gets the death certificate and wants to... Read More

Need Advice on Expungement of Record for shoplifting in 2012

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You can get it expunnged if it has been more than 5 years since you completed your probation, you have paid all of your fines and court costs and it has been your only conviction in your entire life.
You can get it expunnged if it has been more than 5 years since you completed your probation, you have paid all of your fines and court costs and it... Read More

I had a conviction of possession and sales of marijuana and delivery of cocaine back in 1975, served 1 year on each charge at one time. Expungement?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Convictions that involved the sale or distribution of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance are not expungeable. T.C.A. § 40-32-101  
Convictions that involved the sale or distribution of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance are not... Read More

Could I have my record expunged?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
I can not answer the question as to Illinois but the DUI in Tennessee can not be expunged.
I can not answer the question as to Illinois but the DUI in Tennessee can not be expunged.

I have more than one misdemeanor 4 which are domestic. How can I get it sealed besides a pardon?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Convictions stay on your record for life.
Convictions stay on your record for life.

if ajuvenile case has been expunge can it be used in a adult court.

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
No it can not.
No it can not.

Can I have my Record expunged , in two different states by one attorney ?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
The answer to your question is more than likely no because there are only certain convictions that can be expunged in Tennessee and each state has its own rules pertaining to expungements.
The answer to your question is more than likely no because there are only certain convictions that can be expunged in Tennessee and each state... Read More

Can more than one case be expunged

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Depending on the disposition, yes.
Depending on the disposition, yes.

Can a Bad Conduct Discharge be Expunged

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You would need to consult with the JAG from the service from which he was discharged to get your answer.
You would need to consult with the JAG from the service from which he was discharged to get your answer.
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