Expungement...getting felony cleared?

Question

could you get a 13 year old felony expunge ....it's a drug charge

Answer 1

Yea, you probably could, but nothing really ever goes away.If they want they can use it against you if you should ever go to court for a related offense later. It's worth a try depending on the court & a good lawyer. A lot of people think it just vanishes, but juvenile records can be used also in certain instances.

Answer 2

Every state has it's own rules about expungement and what is allowed to be expunged. Certain conditions must be met, such as only a first time felony  can be expunged. If two or more numbers are present, they will stay for life. Most states demand 5 years free and clear of all legal encumbrances, with some states demanding 7 years.

Best advice, since this is state specific to the charge itself, would be to contact an attorney within the jurisdiction of the arrest/conviction itself. He can tell you if you qualify. If so, he can also draw up your petition and submit to the court in your behalf.

Best of luck and I hope this is useful to you

Answer 3

Anything is possible.  You need an attorney.  But it all depends on the charge, punishment, judge, what you've done with your life since the crime.

Answer 4

It all depends on the jurisdiction you were charged in. At the federal level, only a pardon by the president could do it. If it was state court, in some states, you would need a pardon by the governor. In others you would need to just apply after a certain number of years has gone by.