Do you need a criminal record expunged in Harrisonburg, Virginia?

The first step is to find out if you qualify. Under Virginia law, certain charges can be permanently wiped from your criminal record, including:

• Reckless Driving
• Possession of Marijuana
• Public Intoxication
• Minor in Possession of Alcohol

To qualify, the charge must have been dismissed by the court. For example, were you found not guilty? Or did the prosecutor voluntarily dismiss the charge under a plea agreement? Or was the charge taken under advisement, and then dismissed? Under each of these scenarios, you may qualify for expungement.

A Harrisonburg expungement lawyer can review your record and help you determine whether it can be expunged. If you qualify, the attorney can follow the six-step process to getting a charge expunged by filing a petition in the Harrisonburg circuit court.

Many students, employees, and other individuals benefit from expungement. If you are a student at James Madison University, Bridgewater College, or another area university, you can clean up your criminal record before applying for graduate school or work.

To get started, contact an expungement lawyer in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for more information.