How Many Expungements Can I have in North Carolina?
In December of 2017, Governor Roy Cooper signed a new expungement law that allows offenders to have an unlimited dismissed and not guilty charges expunged from their record. However, the bill did not change how many conviction expungements you can have. Most dismissed and not guilty charges will be eligible for an expungement unless you have a felony conviction on your record. Although you can have multiple dismissed and not guilty charges expunged from your record, you cannot have multiple convictions expunged. Felony Conviction Expungement Generally, you are allowed to have one non-violent felony conviction expunged from your record. There is usually a 10 year wait period from the date of your conviction or the end of your probation, whichever is later. You cannot have any other convictions on your record in order to be eligible to have a felony conviction expunged. Misdemeanor Conviction Expungement Generally, you are allowed to have one non-violent misdemeanor conviction expunged from your record. There is usually a 5 year wait period from the date of your conviction or the end of your probation, whichever is later. You cannot have any other convictions on your record in order to be eligible to have a misdemeanor conviction expunged.
List of Misdemeanor Convictions NOT eligible for most people. The following list are examples of misdemeanor charges that if you are convicted, will NOT be eligible for an expungement from your record: Simple Assault Assault on a Female Child Abuse Violation of a Protective Order Assault with a Deadly Weapon Sexual Battery Stalking Secret Peeping Assault on a Government Official Assault by Pointing a Gun List of Felony Convictions NOT eligible for most people. The following list are examples of felony charges that if you are convicted, will NOT be eligible for an expungement from your record: Identity Theft Felony Child Abuse Breaking or Entering (if over the age of 18) Common Law Robbery Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury Indecent Liberties with a Child Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon Possession of Firearm by Felon Second Degree Arson
Manslaughter Each case is different and there are different rules if you received a conviction as a minor or under the age of 22. If you have questions about getting a charge expunged contact The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel, PLLC at 919-585-1486 for a free consultation. Our North Carolina Expungement Lawyers will answer your questions and let you know if we can expunge your criminal record for you.