Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Misdemeanor

Forever.

The only way to have a misdemeanor not be on your record is if the governor or the president grants you a pardon.

Also, you may be able to avoid a conviction at all with ARD or Section 17. You can then get the arrest expunged and you would have no record.

Good Luck. Feel free to call 215.825.5183 or email [email protected]. Brian

Re: Misdemeanor

If you have suffered a conviction for a misdemeanor. It will stay "on your record" forever. Only a pardon from the Governor can clean your record of a conviction. If you have not been convicted then a simple expungement can clean your record. You can go to the PA state Police website and request your record online. Then, you can see what info employers can see.

Thanks for the inquiry. Give me a call if you have additional questions.