Q: I have a felony from September of 2014, am I able to get it expunged? With that I got a misdemeanor in November of 2018.
Would my misdemeanor affect me getting my felony expunged?
A: It depends on whether your felony resulted in a conviction and what the crime was. If it was a conviction but one that can be expunged without a pardon, the misdemeanor conviction would prevent you from obtaining the expungement now. In that situation, you would have to wait until seven years has passed since the misdemeanor expungement. Contact an expungement lawyer to discuss the matter further. The attorney can advise whether you qualify now, if you will qualify in the near future, or if you need to obtain a pardon.
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