Can a felony conviction be expunged?
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Can a felony conviction be expunged?
I was convicted of conspiracy to commit a felony 6 years ago. I was sentenced to 1-5 years, served 2 years and was released on parole for 1 year (which I completed). I was given my voting rights back which I don’t quite understand since I thought I lost them for good. Can I ever get this expunged or something just so it’s not showing to employers. I can’t get a deceit job.
Asked on September 30, 2011 under Criminal Law, West Virginia
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you were convicted of a felony six (6) years ago, there is a possibility that you could file a petition to have the felony conviction expunged if circumstances warrant. In order to determine if an expungement is a possibility, you need to consult with a criminal defense attorney who practices in the county and state where the conviction happened.
Factors for granting the motion is the length of time that has passed since the conviction, what you have done since, whether there have been any subsequent criminal matters and the reasons for the request.
Good luck.
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