I was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest this was a long time ago can I get the charges expunged?
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I was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest this was a long time ago can I get the charges expunged?
About 10 to 12 years ago I was charged with resisting arrest and disorderly
conduct can I get this taken off my record?
Asked on January 14, 2017 under Criminal Law, Delaware
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
My research suggests that in DE, for misdemeanor convictions (which is what I assume these are), the only way to have your record "expunged"(i.e. cleared) is to apply for a pardon. If you recieve a pardon by the Governor, you may then petition for what is called "discretionary expungement". At this point, you shoud consult directly with a criminal al wattoreny who can best advise you as to specific state law.
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