Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Felony Record

I have heard at different times by more than one person that if you go in front of a judge you can have you record expunged meaning cleared. Is this true?


Asked on 4/10/09, 11:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Re: Felony Record

Maybe. It depends upon a few things. Some Judges and Attorneys take the position that no guilty plea may be expunged but if you read the statute carefully, I think there is an argument that if the offense is not specifically listed as one that may not be expunged then a Judge has authority to enter an Order expunging it.

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Answered on 4/13/09, 11:29 am


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