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Submit a petition/motion to the court with the request that your record be 'expunged' of the charge. Be prepared with reasoning as to why your request should be granted. A judge will study your motion and rule on it, one way or the other. CAUTION: Do NOT confuse having your record 'expunged' with receiving a 'pardon.' The two are not the same. You will still be a convicted offender, the only difference is that only law enforcement will have access to this charge on your record, but the general public will not be able to access it.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoTo 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 agoSee the below link. The law is quite specific and does not offer much hope. If you are convicted federal felon it does not apply.
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What is punishment for felony possession with intent to distribute in WA State?
20 to life
How do you reinstate firearms in WA after felony conviction?
WA state DOES have provisions for restoring your IN-STATE firearms possession rights. You must check yourself - there are some exceptions and conviction of some crimes will not permit you to have your rights restored. Even if the state restores your rights they will be valied only within the state of WA, NOT anywhere outside the state. If you were convicted of a federal felony, the state cannot help you - you must apply with the feds (forget it).
What is the legal knife blade length a felon can possess in WA state?
Yes depending on what was charged against you in the felony
How far will wa go to extradite?
Wa Oregon n Idaho.Even on Felony Warrants
Is a DUI a felony or misdemeanor in WA state?
A DUI in Washington state becomes a felony upon the fourth offense within ten years. Up until that point, the offense is a misdemeanor unless it involved vehicular manslaughter or child endangerment.
How do you get a hunting misdemeanor removed from your record in Washington state?
You must petition to have your record expunged. The method differs from state-to-state so you will have to make inquiries regarding this process.See below link for info on WA state:
What is felony murder in WA?
It refers to the felony murder rule. That means that any death that is a result of the commission of a felony is going to be murder.
Can you have a felony in Washington state and be an EMT?
Not enough information is known (or disclosed) about your felony conviction. This question can only be answered by contacting the licensing agency for Emergency Medical Services in the state of WA and asking them directly.
I was issued a speeding ticket in wa. state and is it possible to keep off my record?
No. It is more-or-less automatically processed and will eventually appear on your drivers license record.
Do you need a catalytic converter in the state of WA?
Yes, it is illegal to remove a converter in all 50 states.
What state is WA?
WA is the abbreviation for Washington state
How long does it take to drive from Renton WA to Silverdale WA?
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