Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Dear Attorney,
I'd like to get my record cleared, I was adjudicated not guilty of the lesser felony of theft and have concluded my probation and all other requirements. I have a local criminal attorney. I had my fingerprints taken. 6 months later my attorney calls me in and states that I got a "hit" in Va. for a felony in 1982. I have purchased firearms and own several, I had a concealed weapons permit, and I vote. My Attorney called Va. and the clerk told him that they could find no record of me. My Attorney wants me to just drop the whole thing "not stir the pot" and wait six or so years before I apply again for my concealed weapon's permit.
My question's are these: Why can't I get my record cleared in Florida and just forget about Va. Does having a felony in another state prevent one from getting an arrest cleared in another state? If Florida finds out that I have a felony in VA. what would happen to me? Why did Florida give me back my firearms after my arrest if they have info that I am a prior felon? I don't get it.
How can I find out what Va. has on me? Why doesn't the clerk know of my past crime?
Thank-you very much. Any light on the matter will be extremely grateful.
Mark

Asked on 2/20/13, 4:39 pm

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

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If you have an attorney you should be talking to them. It would be improper for another attorney to give advice when you are presently represented.

Answered on 2/20/13, 6:51 pm

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