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To request an expungement of your criminal record: You must have either been acquited or served the complete term of your sentence - then submit a petition to the court setting forth good reason(s) why your request should be granted. A judge will review your petition and the circumstances of your case and issue a ruling either granting or denying the request. AN EXPUNGEMENT IS NOT A PARDON! Law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies will always have access to your actual 'true' record. Expungement only removes the record of your offense from being viewed by the public. CONVICTED FELONS: If your request for expungement is granted - unless you are a resident of a state which completely or partially restores your "rights" (you will have to do research to see if your state of residence applies) - your status will still remain that of 'convicted felon' and you will remain subject to any restrictions that status places on you (e.g.- voting rights - privilege of holding elective office - firearms possession - etc). CAUTION: Unless your "rights" are restored it remains a FEDERAL felony offense for a convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm. The United States Code, in some cases, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm a mandatory minimum fifteen (15) years in prison. Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1).
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∙ 14y agoTo request the expungement of an offense from your STATE (not Federal) criminal record: You must have either been exonerated, acquited, or served the complete term of your sentence - then file a petition/motion with the court setting forth valid reason(s) why your request should be granted. A judge will review your petition and the circumstances of your case and issue a ruling either granting or denying the request. AN EXPUNGEMENT IS NOT A PARDON! Expungement only removes the record of your offense from being available to the public. Law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies will always have access to your actual 'true' record. FELONS CONVICTED IN STATE COURT OF STATE CRIMES: If your request for expungement is granted and you are a resident of a state which completely or partially restores your "rights" (you will have to do your own esearch to learn if this applies to your state), you will still remain subject to whatever restrictions your state laws place on you (e.g.- voting rights - elective office - firearms/ammunition possession - etc). FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS - CAUTION: Regardless of what rights your state may restore, if you were convicted in FEDERAL COURT of a FEDERAL FELONY - it is a felony crime for a federally convicted felon to EVER own or possess a firearm. The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison in some cases (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). At this time FEDERALLY convicted felons have no solution to their firearm disqualification. Congress has effectively eliminated the review of federally convicted felons' petitions for restoration of their firearms privileges, by denying funding for the purpose.
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How long does a felony conviction affect background check?
Unless you are able to get the court to expunge your record, the felony conviction will stay with you for the rest of your life.
How do you remove a DUI felony charge in Missouri?
It's almost impossible to expunge any felony conviction without a pardon. In fact, it is very difficult to expunge even a misdemeanor DUI.
How do you expunge a felony in Georgia?
How do you expunge a felony in Georgia.
Is domestic violence a felony in Ohio?
First conviction is a first degree misdemeanor and second conviction is a fifth degree felony.
How do you expunge your felony conviction from Oregon?
You begin by filing a motion with the Clerk of the Court of the county in which you were convicted. For specific information see the below link:
How does one expunge a conviction for felony fleeing to elude in KS?
There are several factors which must be considered to determine whether a conviction can be expunged. The date of conviction and the county are important. You should consult an attorney for legal advise and assistance.
How do you expunge a dwi felony in ny?
In ny you can not expunge a dwi.
Can you expunge a domestic violence conviction in Ohio?
In theory, any criminal conviction can be expunged. Actually doing it is something else again. Courts are generally reluctant to expunge any record unless there is a clear showing that the original conviction was unjust, or a long period of good conduct has passed with no further criminal actions recorded. The more serious the violation/conviction, the longer one has to show good conduct and the more reluctant a court will be to expunge a conviction. Domestic violence is a serious offense, and courts are very reluctant to expunge these for any reason.
Can a person in state of SC expunge a nonviolent felony conviction if he has had prior misdemeanor convictions years before?
Each case is considered on an individual basis.
Can you buy a gun with a DUI conviction in Ohio?
It depends on whether you were charged with a felony or a misdemeanor.
Can you own a firearm in Ohio if you had a felony ex- ponged?
No. Expungement does not make your conviction go away.
Do you have to pay a lawyer to expunge your conviction if your differed adjudicated?
no
