Q: Can you get a child abuse felony expunged from your record
A: Whether a case can be expunged has more to do with what the outcome of the case was than what the charge was. If the case was dropped, you will have a better shot. If the outcome was a withhold of adjudication it would require a sealing for ten years if you are even eligible. That is dependent on charge type. The expungement can only be sought in Florida by someone who has no prior adjudication for any criminal charge. There are too many variables to discuss in this type of forum. I would suggest consulting with an attorney who is local to the county where the charge was to get more specific information.
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In many jurisdictions, the eligibility for expungement of a child abuse felony depends on factors such as the severity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction, your criminal record, and other individual circumstances.
In some states, certain serious offenses, including felonies related to child abuse or offenses involving children, may be more difficult to expunge compared to other types of offenses. Some states may also have specific provisions that limit or prohibit the expungement of certain types of convictions.
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