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….
How to qualify for Virginia Expungement?
In Virginia, you qualify for expungement under Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.2 if you were found not guilty or the Commonwealth…
What to know about Virginia Class 1 Misdemeanors
In Virginia, a class one misdemeanor is a category of criminal offenses. Virginia code section 18.2-11 authorizes punishment for a…
The Virginia Simple Pardon: Official Forgiveness Awaits
In Virginia’s criminal justice system, a simple pardon is a beacon of hope for individuals looking to move forward and…
List of Virginia felonies that can be sealed
Virginia Code § 19.2-392.12 (passed into law in 2021 and will be effective July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026) provides…
Don’t let your record hold you back; a clean record check may be within your reach
In 2021, Virginia enacted legislation that allows criminal convictions to be sealed from public view. For the first-time ever, eligible…
Requirements to seal a Virginia conviction by petition
Virginia Code § 19.2-392.12 allows many misdemeanor and felony criminal convictions to be sealed by petition to the Circuit Court…
Which Virginia criminal convictions will be automatically sealed?
Virginia Code § 19.2-392.6 (effective July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026, or sooner) mandates certain qualifying convictions be automatically sealed…
Embrace a Fresh Start: The Power of Expungement and Record Sealing to Transform Your Future
Embarking on a journey to expunge or seal a criminal conviction is not just a legal process; it’s a powerful…
