Can my criminal history be sealed if I have 2 misdemeanors?
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Can my criminal history be sealed if I have 2 misdemeanors?
Brandishing firearm 3 years ago; petty larceny last year. These aren’t juvenile offenses but under the age of 25.
Asked on January 19, 2012 under Criminal Law, Virginia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The only time one's criminal history is sealed by a court order is if the accused is a minor, under the age of 18 in this country. As such, you will be unable to get your two misdemeanor convictions sealed by the court.
However, there is the possibility that you might in the future get these two convictions expunged by a court order. If they are expunged, there still would be a record of your criminal past, but for all intents and purposes you were never convicted.
I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney as to possibly looking into the requirements for getting misdemeanor convictions expunged in the county and state where they occurred.
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