Denied Expungement Petition

Answer:

When we represent someone for an expungement or sealing petition in Orlando, Florida, we often get the question if we put in this work, if we do the application, if we do a petition for expungement or sealing, can it be denied? We will tell you that anything is possible, and unless something is missed at the beginning and you otherwise do not qualify for a record sealing or record expungement, then the chances are that your petition to have your record sealed or expunged will not be denied. We have never had a petition denied. Usually, those things are caught at the very beginning. You will find out based on your particular case, your particular facts and circumstances and more importantly how you resolve that case, whether you were acquitted, whether you were found guilty, whether you were adjudicated guilty. There’s a lot of different things that go into determining whether you can be eligible to even apply to have your record sealed or expunged.

Usually, this investigation is done at the beginning of the petition case, and we can find out pretty quickly whether you’re going to qualify. Once you’re done with that qualification procedure, then it is very unlikely that a court will deny your petition to have your record sealed or expunged. We recommend getting with an attorney who knows exactly what cases can qualify you for an expungement, what facts can qualify you for an expungement, what resolution can qualify you for an expungement. All of these are very important because one thing we don’t want is to spend your money needlessly.If you don’t qualify for an expungement or sealing, then unfortunately, not much can be done with that. Oftentimes, the only things that can be done are to go back and try to maybe overturn or change a conviction or a plea, which can be done in limited circumstances, but there again, consulting with an attorney that’s experienced in handling these types of cases is really the only way to ensure that you have the best possible outcome, so if you’re interested in getting your record sealed or expunged, the first step is contact an attorney who’s done this, who knows exactly what could allow you to get your record sealed or expunged and what could deny that ability to do so. Once we know that, then we’re able to handle whatever is thrown at us and get you the best possible outcome. If you have any other questions about record sealing or record expungement in Orlando, Florida, please don’t hesitate to contact the Victory Law Firm.