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The answer to this will vary depending on what state your conviction record is in. Please be specific when asking questions.
Many states allow a felony to be removed from a person's record. Each state has their own procedure and eligibility requirements for expungement of convictions. Accordingly, I would need to know what state your conviction was to answer your question. In general, the process involves petitioning the court where you were convicted and demonstrating that you meet the legal requirements or standards necessary to have your record cleared.
If your conviction was in federal court, you cannot have your conviction expunged. However, some states, such as Arizona, will allow you to petition to have all of your civil rights and gun rights restored after a federal conviction.
Most counties have a public defender's or legal aid office that will file a petition for record clearance (expungement, vacating, setting-aside, sealing, or whatever it is called in your state) for free-- though most public defenders have a low-income requirement. They may also have packets on how to do it yourself. If you have financial means, I would highly recommend having an attorney handle it for you. However, there are many others. If you are paying someone, just make sure they are licensed attorneys who have experience clearing records. Many attorneys will give a money back guarantee. Also, if you have convictions in multiple states, make sure your attorney understands the record clearing laws in both states because proceeding in the wrong order could cost you your eligibility in one of the states. In other terms you have a zero out of none chance because it will stay on your record for your whole life it also depends what you did and if you won the case then you are good and you don't have a felony record also keep in mind that you have to have one of the best lawyers. *linda*
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How do you erase felony records as an adult in Texas?
You don't. New state law allows only some types of misdemeanors to be expunged from records. Felonies will be on your criminal history. Always.
If someone is convicted of shoplifting when 17 will it erase when they turn 18 Or will it ever erase?
It is not so much that it will erase, it will be sealed. So if someone would do a background check on you this charge will not show on your records. These things can't be held against you as an adult. If you commit a major criminal offense (most times a felony), in certain circumstances, it can be unsealed.
How do you erase you felony records in Colorado?
You must satisfy certain specific requirement in order to be considered for EXPUNGEMENT in Colorado.For specific information - see below link:
If you have a felony gun charge as a juvenile can you get a gun as an adult?
Usually not, however, that will vary from state to state. Most Juvenile records are sealed once he/she becomes an Adult.
How long does a conviction for a felony stay on your record in Ohio?
It doesn't go away. You get a felony (or misdemeanor) conviction on your adult record, it's on there for life. Even juvenile convictions don't simply go away - the records just get sealed when you turn 18.
Does a felony record criminal records?
Yes, felonies show up on criminal records.
Can a parent get medical records of an adult child?
A parent can get the medical records of an adult child if the adult child gives express permission.
If you get charged with a felony at the age of 17 can you get it off your record?
Therre are procedures for the expunction of juvenile records, but the juvenile record is sealed to the public at the time you become a legal adult in youir state anyway.
What is it called when an adult commits an offense?
Misdeamor or felony.
How long does a felony show on a criminal record in Texas?
For Adults:A felony conviction will remain on your criminal record for the rest of your life unless your conviction is over turned or exhonerated by the court or you successfully petition the court and show good cause for an expungement of the felony (very rare).. Juviniles that are convicted of a felony have their records sealed at age 18 unless they were tried as an adult in which case the felony charge remains on their adult record..
How do i erase my federal felony conviction in Kentucky?
You cannot. Although there IS legislation and a procedure in place to allow federal felons to petition to have their federal criminal records expunged, Congress has consistently refused to appropriate any monies to fund this program. Therefore, although it exists, it is inoperable.
Will old felony convictions in Michigan show up in Texas?
If the background check is conducted ONLY in local records, maybe not. But if it is done properly, yes most likely it will, your adult criminal history record is permanent.
