Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

expungment in the state of florida

hello, I have a question about expunging and or sealing my record in the state of Florida. I was charged with First Degree Misdemeanor, PETIT THEFT 1ST DEGREE PROP 100 TO UND 300 DOLS on 7/23/2008. I never entered a plea because I was accepted into the pre-trial diversion program. This was the first time I ever got in trouble with the law, thats why I was elligable for the program. I completed the pre-trial program 11/3/2008 and the case is considered closed. I have moved to Indiana and was needing information on how to expunge or seal my record? I have no idea how to go about doing this so any advice would be greatly appreciated!


Asked on 3/13/09, 4:52 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: expungment in the state of florida

If you didn't enter any plea, you don't have a coviction. If you don't have a conviction, you don't have a criminal record.

Only the police, military and Homeland Security should have a record of the fact that you were charged.

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Answered on 3/14/09, 1:39 am
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: expungment in the state of florida

This is something I handle in practice regularly for out of state clients. Please call me if you are interested.

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Answered on 3/13/09, 5:52 pm
Hunter Chamberlin Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.

Re: expungment in the state of florida

You have to send an application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, including finger prints and a certified copy of the disposition. The FDLE will then send a certificate of eligibility. With that, you file a motion with the Court. When the Judge enters an order granting the motion, it will be sent to the clerk and to FDLE who will then seal the record.

If you would like help, or more information, please feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 3/13/09, 7:17 pm


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