Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

Motions Filed Question

11-12 years ago, I was charged with a felony hit and run. This charge resulted in a class 4 misdemeanor conviction.

When potential employers run background checks on me, they see the charge with no final disposition.

1 1/2-2 years ago, the attorney representing me filed a motion to make certain that the final disposition of this case is entered into the system. It seems that it has not been, since I am still being perceived by potential employers as a felon who served no sentence or fled the state; even though I was convicted of a class 4 misdemeanor- a charge which did not even exist at the date of this conviction.

How can I find out if there is a deadline by which this motion must be complied with? Is 1 1/2 to 2 years enough of a reasonable time period? Can I sue the court or commonwealth for failing to comply with the motion that was apparently agreed upon by the judge hearing the matter?


Asked on 2/25/04, 9:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Hawes Hawes & Associates

Re: Motions Filed Question

have an attorney file for a records expungement - once that's completed, your arrest will not show up on any records, and you can truthfully state that you have never been convicted. (va only - i don't know about florida)

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Answered on 2/25/04, 10:46 am


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