How long does a felony stay with you, is it true after 7 or 10 years they look over it ? ?

Question

How long does a felony stay with you, is it true after 7 or 10 years they look over it ? ?

Answer 1

Felonies are forever.

Except - if you can have the record expunged.

Answer 2

A felony is a serious charge and goes on you permanent record, hense the permanent part. So, yes if someone does a background check on you, then they will see the charge.  

Answer 3

It depends on the severity of the crime committed. If all it is is shoplifting, for example, then after a certain amount of time you don't have to tell any employers about it, and your criminal record can get wiped clean.

However if the crime is worse or repeated more than once, police may see fit to keep tabs on you for a long while after, and in the case of murder it will never be taken off your record.

Answer 4

yah dude, you're done.

Answer 5

Felonies are forever.

Answer 6

A felony conviction stays on your records forever or until it has been expunged by the courts.

Period.

Answer 7

After 5 yrs. you can asked to have it expunged from your record, but you havt to file additionally with the federal goverment to have your civil rights reinstated and that takes 7 yrs.

Answer 8

A felony will always be there. It depends on the crime if they may look over it.