If I was convicted of a felony for simple theft at age 18 and received a first-time offender pardon, can I have it expunged from my record?
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If I was convicted of a felony for simple theft at age 18 and received a first-time offender pardon, can I have it expunged from my record?
Asked on September 20, 2014 under Criminal Law, Louisiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
What you need to do now isi to google the word "expungment" and the name of your state. You'll find that virtually all states have websites that contain information regarding eligibility requirements for getting an expungemet (and the steps for doing so if one can be obtained). If you still have questions, you can contact a criminal law attorney in your area for further help.
Note: If you were convicted of a federal offense, an expungment will not be available to you.
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