Can a theft be expunged from my record?
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Can a theft be expunged from my record?
I have a theft on my record but it says it’s a violation. Also, it says the case is dismissed. So can it be expunged from my record?
Asked on February 1, 2012 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
Matthew Brissenden / Matthew Brissenden
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The answer varies by state. Some states permit expungement, others do not.
In New York, there is no "expungement", although there are provisions which provide for the sealing of certain offenses - inlcuding instances where the case was dismissed, or where the case was disposed of with a violation. The relevant provisions can be found in New York's Criminal Procedure Law, Sections 160.50 and 160.55
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