Expungements Legal Questions

New York, at the present time, does not expunge records which can make things time consuming for someone who has had the charges dropped regarding the gun laws.  Obviously you have been able to get a license, but not in a timely fashion.  You might ask your attorney to take a look at the record and see if some seal or notation can be placed on it.... Read More

If you committed this as a youthful offender, it should have been sealed.  However, serious crimes are not always given youthful offender status even if the perpetrator is under 17.  I don't know if you have looked up your record, but if it was not sealed under the Youthful Offender statute, it will not be expunged at all.  New York does not at the present allow for the expungement of criminal records as you may have noted that other states do. ... Read More

We do three expungements per week. We can file the petition for expungement in less than five business days. The cost for the expungement is $1500. We do a criminal background check before we file the petition. After the order was granted, we obtain a secondcriminal record indicates that the arrest has been expunged. We provide you with all records. Please call 732–7 97–1600. Ed Dimon... Read More

So long as you stay out of trouble and do well for the next several years, I do not think that juvenile crimes from when you were 13 or 14 should be a problem for you. The hiring policies are up to the individual police department, but if you do well in school, preferably go to college and do well, they should be willing to look past it, while considering your explanation of how you turned your life around. You can probably seal the juvenile records, but you will still need to disclose these things. If you fail to disclose, and they find out on their own, then they will most likely disqualify you out of hand.... Read More

If he was on parole, he was convicted of some sort of felony or misdemeanor. You can only expunge summary offenses (things like disorderly conduct, harassment, etc.) in PA, after 5 years of arrest free behavior. He can apply for a pardon after about 10 years of arrest free behavior. You can look on line at the PA pardon process for more information.... Read More

If the charges were dropped, otherwise dismissed, or you were acquitted, you can petition for an expungement, but because it was a felony charge it is not automatic.  You would have to show that it would be a manifest injustice not to grant the expungement.  However, if you pled guilty or were found guilty, you cannot get it expunged. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.... Read More

Aggravated assault can be expunged. Aggravated sexual assault cannot be expunged. The time for expungement is dependent upon whether or not you received PTI. If you received PTI then we can do the expungement six months after the completion of the PTI. If you received probation, then we would have to wait until after you completed probation and then a specific number of years, normally five years, until we can do the expungement. If we had to specifics of your case, we can answer this question more precisely. Please call if we can help.... Read More

I doubt that your prior conviction was expunged through a diversion; diversion typically means that no conviction is entered in the first place. There are very precise rules for filing petitions to expunge, but it seems you would still be eligible. Sit down with an attorney who can help you through this; it is NOT something you want to try on your own, as you only get one shot at it.... Read More

   You may or may not be able to get your record expunged. It would depend on whether or not you were convicted and the nature of your sentence. Some sentences for drug crimes are expungeable, some are sealable. If the class of charge for which you were convicted does not allow either, you may be able to seek clemency from the Governor of Illinois with the right to expunge. That, however, is a long and arduous process.    Please seek counsel from an experienced criminal attorney who will best be able to advise you of your options.    This posting is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice nor establish an attorney-client relationship between the parties. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com www.facebook.com/chicagodefense... Read More

We do approximately three expungements per week. We do difficult expungements. Please give us a call on Tuesday and we can discuss. I would need to know the charge and conviction. I would need to know the other arrests. If you do not have the precise conviction, we can obtain your criminal background check and see both the convictions and the arrest. Please give us a call 732–797–1600. Ed Dimon... Read More

Probably a waste of time.  Pardons are extremely rare.  But what you can do is apply for a restoration of your rights.  That would allow you to vote, serve on a jury, become a notary public, and in some cases you can apply for the right to carry firearms. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.... Read More

The Virginia Code is very clear that expungements are only available in cases of "actual innocence" meaning where the charges were dropped, you were acquitted, or the case was otherwise dismissed.  Ordinarily when you plead guilty that charge will not be expunged.  However, I have recently seen some judges granting them anyway, in contradiction of the statute, as long as the Commonwealth's attorney does not object.  In a case like yours where the charge is more than a decade old and you were very young at the time, you might have a chance if you get a very nice judge on a good day. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.... Read More