Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Expunging/sealing a conviction in the State of New York

I have a resisting off w/viol. felony

charge in the state of Florida.

Disposition is Nolle Pros-Comp PTI.

Also, have a BM 5th Degree -

Criminal possession of marijuana

which is a conviction. This is my

only conviction in my life. I have

applied for a certificate of eligibility to

expunge/seal my records in the

State of Florida. However, it was

denied due to the conviction in the

State of New York.

What can I do to expunge/seal all,

beginning with the conviction in the

State of NY?

They gave me only 15 days to file a

motion or petition.

What can I do? Can a lawyer help

me or can I do this on my own.


Asked on 7/16/08, 9:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fleet Tilden TildenLaw

Re: Expunging/sealing a conviction in the State of New York

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is the governing agency which determins eligibility for expunging and sealing criminal records. Since you were convicted of a crime in NY, you will be unable to expunge that record. However, you may be able to expunge the Florida arrest since it was ultimately dismissed. You may only seal one offense/arrest in your lifetime. If you are interested in more information, please feel free to contact my office.

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Answered on 7/17/08, 6:24 pm


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