Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

To whom this may concern: I am a convicted felon residing in St. Johns County (St. Augustine, FL) I have a lengthy record, some of which I beat, plead guilty, or served time. In 2006 I pleaded to being a principal to the sale or possession of cocaine with intent to sell, a first-degree felony. I served three years in prison.

I have since become a productive citizen in my community. I have rededicated my life to Christ and no longer live life according to the code of the streets. Having said that I am still being punished for a crime that I have willfully served. Because of my background I am unable to go into the Military. To say the least Prison was good for me, because it gave me the discipline I needed.

My question: Because I have served time what is that I must do in order to have my background sealed, expunged, or demoted to a lesser charge?


Asked on 8/12/09, 10:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

I receive questions like yours everyday. Unfortunately, since you were convicted of a crime, you do not qualify under Florida law to seal or expunge your record. There is no mechanism under Florida law to reduce a charge in the manner you suggest.

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Answered on 8/13/09, 7:15 am
Don Waggoner Don Waggoner Law, P.A.

You cannot do any of those things. As time passes, amybe some of it will be less scrutinized. Unfortunately, society is not very for giving. You may be able to get a pardon from the governor, but that's about it, and that is really hard to do. Good luck.

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Answered on 8/13/09, 7:37 am


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