How long does one have to wait before filing to expunge their record of a recent conviction of a serious assault charge?

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How long does one have to wait before filing to expunge their record of a recent conviction of a serious assault charge?

Asked on March 20, 2015 under Criminal Law, Iowa

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

You have listed Iowa as the state from which you write so I am assuming it is the state of conviction.  Iowa has very limited situations in which expungement is granted. It has to be an eligible alcohol related offense or you received a deferred judgement at the time of conviction and sucessfully completed probation.  I would speak with a lawyer asap.

 


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