Tallahassee, Florida Expungements Lawyers
In the state of Florida, certain non-violent misdemeanor and felony convictions can be expunged from a person's criminal history. If there are powerful extenuating circumstances surrounding a criminal conviction, a pardon may be granted as well. Florida Law provides that certain offenses are not subject to expungement. These offenses are listed under § 943.059, Florida Statues.
If you qualify for an expungement, once your record is expunged, most files or records pertaining to your conviction will be physically destroyed. As a result, you can answer "no" to any questions on most applications that ask if you've ever been convicted or charged with a crime. This can help you when applying for most jobs, an apartment, or some kinds of professional licenses. At the law office of Beggs & Lane, our attorneys can evaluate your case and determine if you are eligible for an expungement or pardon.
Don't let a mistake in your past ruin your future - contact expungement attorneys at Beggs & Lane today to schedule a free, confidential consultation to learn how we can help you.
Expungements and Criminal Convictions
The following are examples of some of the criminal convictions that may be eligible for expungement, depending on your criminal history:
- Burglary
- Shoplifting
- Vandalism
- Misdemeanor drug possession
Pardons
Florida, Executive Clemency is a power vested in the Governor by the Florida Constitution of 1968. Article IV, Section 8(a) of the Constitution provides in part as follows:
Except in cases of treason and in cases where impeachment results in conviction, the governor may . . . suspend collection of fines and forfeitures, grant reprieves not exceeding sixty days and, with the approval of two members of the cabinet, grant full or conditional pardons, restore civil rights, commute punishment, and remit fines and forfeitures for offenses . . .
Our attorneys have the investigative resources and knowledge needed to prepare petitions asking the governor, and other members of the cabinet, to consider granting a pardon. We are also prepared to call on community leaders, friends, family members, and others who can testify on your behalf.
Contact Expungement Attorneys at Beggs & Lane Today
There are a number of issues that must be taken into consideration when seeking a pardon or expungement. Even if you are not eligible to have your conviction expunged, you may be eligible to have your case sealed. Sealing your case will make the charges against you and the outcome confidential. To learn more about expungements and pardons, contact criminal defense attorneys at Beggs & Lane today.
Beggs & Lane - Gregory Miller & David McGee
Tallahassee Office
215 South Monroe Street, Suite 710
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Telephone: 850-391-0001| Fax: 850-469-3331