Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

a few years ago i was arrested for grand theft and plead no contest its was my first offense and i have adjudication withheld on my record i completed all my probation. does this mean i lost all my rights? i am in law school and want to apply for the florida bar but i know they say you cannot until your rights are restored. do i have to get my conviction sealed/expunged or do i still have my rights?


Asked on 3/25/13, 1:23 pm

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

You didn't lose most of your rights if you got adjudication withheld. Understand though that you MUST disclose this charge even if you get it sealed. I don't know all the specific rules when it comes to admission (contact the Fla. Bar for specifics), but I don't know of any requirement that you must get it sealed. You are not eligible to get the charge expunged, but I STRONGLY suggest you get this sealed, as it will help you in the long run with many other matters unrelated to Bar admission, such as getting a job, getting credit, etc.

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Answered on 3/25/13, 1:36 pm


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