Misdemeanor and criminal record
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How long does a misdemeanor stay on a person's record?
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A misdemeanor will stay on your record forever. In some states, misdemeanor convictions can be "expunged"; that is cleared from your record. Generally, however, Virginia is not among them. You could try to obtain a pardon from the governor but this is an exceedingly difficult thing to do.
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