Crestview, FL asked in Criminal Law for Florida

Q: Can i have my felony for possession of hydrocodone pardons in the state of florida?

Related Topics:
1 Lawyer Answer
Mr. Lowell J. Kuvin
Mr. Lowell J. Kuvin
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Miami, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Yes you can petition the Governor for a pardon. A pardon will not erase or expunge the record of conviction and it will not indicate innocence; therefore, it still will be necessary to report the conviction where such information is required. A pardon is a forgiveness and restores civil rights which were lost as a result of the conviction unless certain rights are restricted in the pardon order. Clemency may only be granted by the Governor with the approval of any two Cabinet Members.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.