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In Pennsylvania, expunging a 20-year-old felony is challenging. Summary offenses may be eligible if no arrests for 5 years. Misdemeanors have limited eligibility, while felonies rarely qualify without a pardon. Special programs like ARD, Drug Court, and Veterans Court may offer expungement opportunities, but are typically pre-conviction. Post-conviction options are limited, but exploring a pardon or seeking legal advice for specific relief may help. Federal law prohibits felons from owning firearms, and a Presidential pardon is rare. Consider consulting a Pennsylvania criminal law attorney for personalized guidance.Full Conversation
No. Can you get a 20 year old case set aside in Philadelphia PA
In Pennsylvania, setting aside or expunging a *-year-old conviction depends on the nature of the offense. Generally, felonies are more challenging to expunge. Here are some points:
- Summary offenses: May be eligible if no arrests or prosecutions for 5 years.
- Misdemeanors: Limited eligibility.
- Felonies: Rarely expunged without a pardon.
Would you like information on the expungement process or eligibility criteria?
Yes. Also is there any other avenue that you can think of to get felony charges either set aside or ignored federally given I no longer live in PA
In Pennsylvania, the options to address a *-year-old felony conviction are limited:
- Expungement: Generally not available for felonies without a pardon.
- Pardon: The primary method for clearing a felony.
- Federal Relief: Explore a Presidential pardon, though it's rare and challenging.
Would you like more details on the expungement process in PA?
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To explore expungement in Pennsylvania:
- Summary offenses: Eligible if no arrests/prosecutions for 5 years.
- Misdemeanors: Limited eligibility.
- Felonies: Rarely expunged without a pardon.
For further assistance, consider consulting a lawyer specializing in Pennsylvania criminal law.
What are the rare circumstances where a felony is expunged in PA
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In Pennsylvania, felonies are rarely expunged, but there are some rare circumstances:
- Juvenile Convictions: Felonies committed as a juvenile may be expunged.
- Overturned Convictions: If the conviction is overturned or the individual is later found not guilty.
- Special Programs: Completion of certain diversion or rehabilitative programs might allow for expungement.
Would you like more details on any of these circumstances?
I want more details about the special programs
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Certainly! Here are some details on special programs that might help with expungement in Pennsylvania:
- ARD Program (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition): For first-time offenders, completion can lead to expungement of charges.
- Drug Court Programs: Participation and successful completion may provide opportunities for expungement.
- Veterans Court Programs: Specifically tailored for veterans, successful completion can help with expungement.
Would you like more information on any specific program?
Can any of these be done post conviction
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In Pennsylvania, these special programs are generally aimed at pre-conviction or as part of a plea deal. Post-conviction options are limited, especially for felonies.
However, exploring a pardon process or seeking legal advice on any possible post-conviction relief specific to your case might be beneficial.
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