How do you expunge felony conviction in Virginia?

Answer 1

You must have totally completed your sentence. You must present a motion to the court requesting it, accompanied by your reason(s) for wanting to do so. A judge will review your case, and your motion, and make a decision either granting or denying your request. An expungement will only remove the record of your offense from the "public" portion of your record. It is not a "pardon," as far as the legal system is concerned you will always remain 'convicted' of whatever crime you were charged and tried for.

Answer 2

To 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.

Answer 3

A STATE felony charge, yes. The process is convoluted and is best done with the assistance of an attorney.

A FEDERAL felony charge, no, it is not possible.

See below link for specific information.

Answer 4

File a petition/motion with the court giving good legal valid reasoning why your request should be granted.

Answer 5

You can get an expungement in any state in the Union. The details differ.

Answer 6

If your felony case(s) have been dismissed or dropped, then you can get it expunged after a certain time period of waiting.

Answer 7

Depends on the offence and state, but for criminal driving records expungements, reach out to Traffic removal services 'drivingrecords @ consultant. com; they helped me with a DUI.