Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Virginia

I was charged with embezzelment about a year ago & all monies were paid back (taken out of my last paycheck)before i went to court for trial. I did not see any listing of what was stolen,the amounts,or anything. I was out of work & pregnant at the time so i was given a public defender which basically did nothing but keep it from going to a grand jury. I have no other record except a misdemeanor drug charge from about 9 years ago.I cant find a job or anything due to this embezzelment charge & my husband keeps telling me that i was taken for a serious ride for this case. What can i do to have this record cleared or sealed? Both my husband & I are out of work & things have gone downhill quickly. I just want to get a job!! Thanks in advance.


Asked on 10/09/10, 2:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Assuming that you were convicted of both of these charges (the

most recent a felony),neither could be expunged from your record,

per Va. Code Sec. 19.2-392.2 et seq. unless you could prove

that you were wrongfully convicted and have received a pardon

from the governor.

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Answered on 10/14/10, 5:05 pm
sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

You can hire an attorney to discuss appeals, motion to reconsider, and expungements. But, at this point, I believe you are too late to reverse what has happened. Sheryl Shane, Attorney at Law. Web: www.sherylshanelaw.com.

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Answered on 10/14/10, 5:08 pm


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