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Asked 3 months ago - Levittown, PA
FlagI was charged with a felony and sentenced to 12 months probation. My probation was transferred to PA after 6 months. Does the "withheld adjudication" still apply in PA? It has been 8 years and something suddenly has come up on a back round check with an employer. They don't know what has come up but that is the only thing that I have ever been in trouble with. I need to know what to do if thats what comes up. Thanks for your help.
You need to contact FL counsel and get your record sealed. The "withhold" allows this to happen. It will continue to be on your record though unless you get it sealed, which means it will pop up for potential employers. If you cannot afford an atty, contact the legal aid office in the city you were convicted in, they will do everything necessary for a small fee. Of course if you have been in trouble since the felony WH, you may have a difficult time getting your record sealed. First step though is to contact atty in Florida.
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