Full question:
I have recently read where a federal conviction can be expunged from your record if you complete one year of community service. Is this correct?
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Expungement of Criminal Records
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
You may be referring to the bill introduced in Congress called Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act, which was not passed. There is no federal expungement statute, except in limited circumstances of minor drug possession cases for first offenders under 21 years old. A presidential pardon or executive clemency can restore rights, such as voting, but does not erase records.
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