Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Can Juvenile Offense br brought up in circuit court trial?

I know the prosecutor is allowed to bring up a defendants previous record during a trial. Is this also true if the defendant previously had a juvenile record?


Asked on 5/01/08, 11:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Can Juvenile Offense br brought up in circuit court trial?

No, juvenile records are normally sealed for most purposes, including the one you've mentioned.

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Answered on 5/02/08, 7:29 am


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