Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
felony expungement
Is it possible to get a felony expunged for shoplifting? This was a second offense, no prison time but 2 months was spent in jail. Thanks
Asked on 8/19/08, 6:06 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Susan Allen
The Law Office of Susan E. Allen, PLLC
Re: felony expungement
Expungements are not available to any person who has been convicted of the crime charged.
Answered on 8/20/08, 1:29 pm
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: felony expungement
A record of a felony conviction in the Commonwealth is not expungable unless the convicted one can prove that s/he was wrongfully convicted and has received a pardon from the governor. (See Va. Code Sec. 19.2-392.2 et seq.)
Answered on 8/24/08, 1:10 pm
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