my biyfriend has a felony on his record it is possible for this to be taken off if so,HOW??????

Question

It was in 1999, he was released in 2000,in Illnois. Can this be removed,it was a burgurly charge.

Hey guys this guy is wonderful person and has not been in any type of trouble since then,He was just hanging with the wrong people . Lets give him some credit for changing his life.

Answer 1

If he's been in NO trouble (other than minor traffic violations) since, he MIGHT be able to get it expunged, depending on the severity of the burglary charge.

Expunging is a lengthy process- he will have to go to the state where the convition happened, to the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)and get a complete copy of his criminal record for that state. He'll have to write letters to the judge of the court where he was convicted, asking for an expungement- explain all the reasons he feels he deserves one, all the reasons he needs or wants one.

Then that judge/court will decide whether to grant one. If the judge rules in his favor, your boyfriend will get a letter from that court granting permission to get an expungement. He needs to take that paperwork back to the BCI, and they'll complete the expungement.

I don't know what kinds of fees or costs are involved, but I'm guessing there is a cost.

Answer 2

No, that is why we have criminal records. So we can know what kinds of things people have done in their lifetime. That is just the way it works. If that were the case, why even have criminal records.

Now, 1999 isn't that long ago, therefore that charge will carry more weight with it. Meaning, employers will look at this charge and see it it not that old, and look at it a little more.

Now, when you see someone was charged with burglary in 1982, and has a clean record since then, it doesn't carry as much weight.

But, the charge will always be there.

Answer 3

He can apply for a pardon after so many years of remaining conviction free.

I believe the amount of time depends on your state, but for a felony, I would think you would have to wait at least 10 - 20 years.

Also, he will have to have been a law-abiding productive member of society for that entire time.

Don't listen to the ppl who say things like why are you with him. I work in a law office and you would be very suprised at the amount of nice, otherwise law abiding people who have the odd conviction on their record. His crime was nearly 10 years ago and could've and people can sure change alot in that time.

Answer 4

Nope, once in the records..it stays in the records. Sucks, cuz if he is looking for a decent job, it will be difficult because the employers will look at his record and see this info. It's hard for an ex-convict to find something good out there...but hey, he performed an illegal action and must deal with the consequences. One mistake can really make a difference in the future. Good luck with that, I hope he can find something.

Answer 5

Sometimes under very strict circumstances: 1. depends on what state you live in, ask at court house if they have expungement in your state? 2. get expungement papers and fill out and send in with all the accompanying paperwork. 3. it has to be at least 7 years since the crime 4. the person can have no other criminal record only the one.

Answer 6

I can only answer for Mas, 10 years for a misdemeanor and 15 years for a felony. Ask your state senator for the answer in your state

Answer 7

Nope a felony stays on your record

Answer 8

No it will stay on for the rest of his life. It is up to him to change his ways and fly straight. But, this record is forever. He has limited himself in the job market, because of his choices.

Why do you stay with him? He certainly wont be there for you if he goes back.

Answer 9

NO, A felony conviction is with him for life.

Answer 10

He should see a criminal lawyer and ask whether it can be expunged.