In Virginia, you are eligible to petition the court to have your record expunged if: You were found not guilty and acquitted of the charges The charges against you were dismissed The Commonwealth withdrew the charges against you and they were nolle prossed You received a pardon from the Governor Someone else committed a crime…
The Virginia General Assembly passed a new record sealing law, which will allow for the automatic sealing of some misdemeanor convictions as well as a petition-based system for lower level felony convictions. However, this law does not go into effect until 2025. The existing expungement laws remain unchanged. If you are looking for assistance with…
In Virginia, you are eligible to petition the court to have your record expunged if: You were found not guilty and acquitted of the charges The charges against you were dismissed The Commonwealth withdrew the charges against you and they were nolle prossed You received a pardon from the Governor Someone else committed a crime…
In its 21st annual Legal Elite publication, Virginia Business magazine interviewed Virginia’s Young Lawyer of the Year Jamilah D. LeCruise. Read more here.
When is the Best Time to Apply for an Expungement in Virginia? How Long Does it Take to Expunge My Criminal Record in Norfolk? Before you begin the expungement process, keep in mind that the expungement laws in Virginia are very limited. Virginia does not allow for the expungement of any conviction from your criminal…
Under the Code of Virginia, Disorderly Conduct is a class 1 misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to twelve (12) months in jail. A person is guilty of Disorderly Conduct if, with the intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof, he: A. In any street, highway, public building,…
Expungement laws in Virginia are very limited. While other states are more lenient with regard to expungements, Virginia is not among them. Specifically, Virginia courts do not allow for the expungement of any conviction from your record no matter how old. You are only eligible to petition the court to expunge a charge from your…
Attorney Jamilah D. LeCruise was selected again this year as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2018. After being nominated, Super Lawyers engage in in-depth independent research and evaluate candidates on 12 indicators of personal achievement and peer recognition including honors and awards, professional activity, experience, pro bono and community service, scholarly lectures, and other…
A deferred disposition occurs when a judge enters a finding of guilt with the court but allows a person to complete certain requirements and comply with various terms and conditions in order to potentially have the charge dismissed. If the person is compliant with the court order, the charge will be dismissed. Otherwise, the person…