In December of 2016, Pennsylvania took a big step when it permitted individuals with certain criminal convictions to have them removed from public view. The limited-access provision can be requested for second- or third-degree misdemeanor convictions, including ungraded offenses (drug possession or DUI), provided that the responsible individual has completed all punishment and has had a clear record for at least 10 years. Second- and third-degree misdemeanors include crimes s

I field calls all the time from individuals with criminal convictions seeking to get their record expunged. Unfortunately, in Pennsylvania that is usually not possible. If you have been convicted of a criminal offense graded as a misdemeanor of the 1st degree or higher, even some 2nd degree misdemeanors, you are not eligible for an expungement unless you are over 70 years old. In Pennsylvania the only way these individuals can remove a conviction from their record is a Gov