What to know about Virginia’s new Record Sealing Laws and More
How to use Virginia’s deferred disposition statute to expunge your pending charge
Deferred Disposition serves as a valuable legal option in Virginia, under Virginia Code Section 19.2-298.02. This provision offers those charged…
Deferred Disposition in Virginia: A Path to Expungement
Beginning in July 2021, Virginia introduced a transformative legal option for handling criminal cases, known as “Deferred Disposition.” This provision,…
Drug Possession charges can be sealed with Virginia’s new “Expungement Law”
Sealing Felony Drug Convictions in Virginia Introduction In 2025, Virginia’s new record sealing law will introduce a transformative opportunity for…
How to verify a conviction has been sealed with Virginia’s new “Expungement Law”
Ensuring Your Conviction Has Been Sealed: A Guide to Virginia’s New Record Sealing Law Introduction Virginia’s new record sealing law,…
Background checks and the seven year rule
The Truth about the Seven-year limit for background checks The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prohibits reporting of non-convictions seven…
Which crimes qualify for expungement in Virginia?
Understanding who qualifies for expungement under Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.2 is crucial for individuals seeking to clear their criminal records…
Virginia Expungement: History and a look to the future
Over the years, Virginia’s expungement laws have undergone a significant evolution, reflecting changing attitudes towards criminal justice and the recognition…
Virginia’s underutilized expungement law explained
In 2021, Virginia enacted an expungement law that allows pending criminal charges to be taken under advisement and expunged after…
Absolute Pardon in Virginia: Innocence Amongst Conviction
In Virginia criminal justice, an absolute pardon stands as a beacon of hope for those who have been wrongly convicted….
