Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Approx. 12yrs ago, I worked at a restaurant where the beer truck would exchange kegs on a weekly basis. Being an active alcoholic I thought I would take one... :( So I did, however it was on the ground and NOT in the truck. A few weeks later a police officer came to the house I was renting and found the keg of beer, I was charged with Possession and Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance. Being the active alci that I was, I was unable to clearly and properly think... I hired a local attrny, believing he would have my best interest in mind. I pleaded No Contest and served my time... Many moons have passed since then and I am now a sober (8yrs) family man, trying to further my professional career. I have since learned that the Felony I have is NOT from the value of the keg(over $500), which is what I believed, it is from the truck. I never touched the truck and have video proving such... I need to have this charge removed, I live in florida, Scott is our Governor... What can I do..? Do I need to wait for another gov., that would seem silly... Any help in this matter is greatly appreciated, Thank you


Asked on 7/20/16, 7:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Whether it is over $500 or $5,000 it is still considered burglary of an unoccupied conveyance. However you can't get it sealed since you did jail or prison time because that excludes anybody that ever serve time to be forbidden to get your record sealed or expunged.

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Answered on 7/20/16, 8:00 am


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