Q: How can I get a 3rd degree domestic violence charge in Alabama removed, I was 20 at the time and plead guilty.
Me and my ex wife plead guilty to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge back in 2012. We were both pretty scared since neither had been in trouble with the law before and plead guilty during the hearing in the belief that it would make things easier on the court and therefore us. I was not aware that I’m doing so would stick me with a permanent record. So my question would be if there is any possible way to have this removed or sealed so I can move past it, I’m aware of the youthful offender status but I was not made aware of it at any point during the whole process which included probation, classes, and regular drug testing, also I have not been in legal trouble at all since.
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This is an excellent example of how ignorance of the law can really hurt a person. You have pleaded guilty to DV3rd and now wish you had not. Alabama's law on expungement won't work when you pleaded guilty.
Your YO status is long gone.
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