Can I get a felony taken off my record?

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Can I get a felony taken off my record?

I was convicted of felony posession of controlled substance 5 years ago. I have since completed rehab and turned my life completely around.

Asked on June 14, 2012 under Criminal Law, Alabama

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Potentially you might be able to get the felony conviction "expunged" as to yourself. Meaning, if a petition is granted, your conviction is eliminated as a matter of law.

Whether your felony conviction can be expunged depends upon many factors such as how serious the crime was, what you have done since the conviction with your life and how long ago was the conviction.

I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney about as possible expungment of your felony conviction.


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