I have a simple assult on my record from 29 years ago and would like to know if there is any way to have this expunged from my record

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I have a simple assult on my record from 29 years ago and would like to know if there is any way to have this expunged from my record

fight with my sister where I ripped her shirt and was charged with simple assult 29 years ago and I would like to go to school for in the medical field.

Asked on November 14, 2017 under Criminal Law, South Carolina

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

In SC certain convictions can be expunged. However, those for domestic violence cannot be. Therefore, if the fight with your sister was considered to be a DV offense, then expungment is not avaialble to you. Here is a link to a site that will provide you more information: http://www.scfathersandfamilies.com/public/files/docs/Full_Expungement_Guide.pdf


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