Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

wait time before expungement

Is there any waiting period after a conviction to apply for an expungement? It has been several years since my son, then still a teenager, was convicted of a felony (drugs), and now fails a background check for any job he is being considered for. He has completed rehab and probation and has not been in any trouble since.

Thank you in advance for your response and help!


Asked on 10/12/06, 3:34 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
SAMUEL Z. BROWN THE BROWN LAW FIRM

Re: wait time before expungement

Your son may be eligible for an expungement. You can check NJSA 2C:52-1 et. seq. for more information. I would need to know more about your son's charges. Please feel free to contact me at 732.370.3000.

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Answered on 10/12/06, 4:47 pm
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: wait time before expungement

If he was convicted in the local Municipal Court, then the waiting period is five years with certain restrictions. If he was convicted in the county superior court, the waiting period is ten years, with certain restrictions. If you would like to discuss this further please contact me. I never charge for simply talking to people about their case.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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Answered on 10/12/06, 5:14 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: wait time before expungement

Ten years after the sentence is served

and/or probation is completed and any fine paid application can be made for

the expungement of a felony conviction.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 10/12/06, 6:30 pm


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