Domestic Violence Expungement in Louisiana

[jdttech]

8 years ago I plead guilty Simple battery by way of Domestic violence in a Louisiana .I have served my sentance satisfying the court and made amends with the victim .This was my first and only involvement with the law and have been a law abiding citizen since .I admitted my guilt and wanted to get on with my life and put the past behind me , but I'm finding that this is hard to do . There was a few instences when my background has limited on a profesional basis and being an avid hunter , I have lost my right to possess firearms . Now being a father I would like to pass on the the ways of handling and respecting a gun onto my son as my father pass on to me , but cannot do so . I would like to know if I could qualify for an expungment on this conviction with all rights restored and if so , do I need an attorney or can I handle this through the sheriff's or D.A.s office .

[Mr. Knowitall]

Given the misdemeanor nature of the conviction and the time that has since passed, assuming you've otherwise kept your nose clean, you should be eligible. You may be able to get instructions and forms from your court - see, e.g., Calcasieu Parish.