CanI get rid of my juvenile felony now that I’m 22?
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CanI get rid of my juvenile felony now that I’m 22?
Asked on January 4, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
First, more likely than not under state law your juvenile felony conviction is sealed under state law and existing court order and cannot be retrieved absent a court order and notice to you that some person seeks that information.
Since you are now 22 years of age, there is the possibility that you might be able to have your prior juvenile conviction expunged. Meaning, eliminated as a matter of law as a conviction. In order to see if this is a possibility, I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney about the process, costs, and likelihood of success.
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