18, $48 shoplifted, going to court...whats going to happen??

You seem to be on the right track -- hiring a lawyer is a good idea. He/she will be able to review you case and best advise you on possible...

What can I do to get my record expunged?

Dear Sir/Madam, Under Maryland law, whether you can expunge a criminal record depends principally upon how the Court resolved the case, i.e....

Dear Sir/Madam: While you are correct that the original charge is still public record, there are a substantially greater adverse consequences...

Expungment of First Offense Marijuana Charge That Was Dismissed

Dear Sir/Madam: I agree with the first response to your question -- if your son pled guilty or the Court made a finding of "facts sufficient" of...

How and who to contact to have my felony expunge from my record?

The Fresh Start Act of 2010 is a bill now pending before the House of Representatives, but has not yet been passed into law. Based on the...

When doing paper work for expungement ask for fingerprints.

Dear Sir/Madam, The procedure for filing a Petition for Expungement of Records in Virginia requires that you have a set of fingerprints taken by...

What would it take for me to obtain a gun license if i was convicted of a non violent felony in NY over 10 years ago?

Dear Sir/Madam, A non-violent felony conviction does not automatically bar you from obtaining a firearm in Virginia, but it may. The Virginia...

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Can a dismissed juvenile felony be expunged in Virginia?

Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your question. It brought to my attention the lack of an AVVO legal guide on the subject of juvenile...

I was cited for having an open container? I am of age but I would like to get this charge dropped from my record.

Dear Sir/Madam: In order to have a charge "dropped" from your record in Virginia, the case must be resolved in a way that makes you eligible to...

I have an A&B and Destruction of Property from 2 years ago (both misdemeanors) from the same person. Can I get it expunged?

Dear Sir/Madam, Whether you can expunge a criminal record in the Commonwealth of Virginia depends on how the Court resolved the case, i.e. the...