Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

In the state of Pennsylvania, How does a person who plead guilty to 2 misdemeanor offenses for simple possession of a controlled substance way back in 2005 go about getting these charges dismissed from their criminal background so it doesnt hinder them from becoming successfully employed.


Asked on 4/15/13, 8:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Debra Rainey The Law Office of Debra D. Rainey

Unfortunately, the law does not provide for expungements of guilty pleas or convictions for crimes greater than summary offenses. In order to get convictions for crimes greater than summary offense off your criminal record you will need to file an application for a pardon with the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons. You may find information about the PA Board of Pardons by going to: www.bop.state.pa.us/ for more information.

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Answered on 4/15/13, 12:44 pm


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