Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

Finding out

Yes I have a question was given 18 months probation, and a felony conviction, for theft in 1994 then wanting to see about clearing off record found out it was not dimissed til 06-2001 thats when the judge signed off on it. can I go back before the courts and ask for this to be removed since they broke some type of law did they. what can I do?they gave me a unsuccful discharge after almost 8-10 yrs. please help me find the answers i'm looking for.


Asked on 4/06/04, 11:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Finding out

Here's the information from the appellate defender's office in Illinois.

Felony arrests that don�t result in supervision or conviction can get expunged. In other words, if you were arrested for a felony but were found Not Guilty, or the State dismissed the case against you, your felony arrest can be expunged.

Felony supervisions and convictions can not be expunged or sealed, unless you get a pardon which specifically authorizes expungement. A person can get information on how to get a pardon from the Prisoner Review Board. (217) 782-7273.

As to whether the court broke any law the answer is no. Even if they did it would not serve as a basis for attacking a 1994 conviction.

You have stated that the case was dismissed. If that is indeed the case you may qualify to have the record expunged.

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Answered on 4/07/04, 1:01 pm


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