Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Good Morning,

I live in the state of VA. I have 2 misdameanor charges/convictions in Virginia Beach from 2000 or 2001. I'm having a diffuclt time finding a job. Is there any way i can these charges sealed or expunged. I havent done anything since or before. Plus I recently graduated from College with my BS. Im also a veteran 1998-2002 USN

David G


Asked on 6/16/10, 5:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Per Va. Code Sec. 19.2-392.2 et seq. , unfortunately, the answer appears to

be, no. You may wish to contact your state representatives to consider

proposing a change in the current law to allow for the expungement of first

time misdemeanor offenses.

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Answered on 6/16/10, 9:34 am


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