Hi,
What is an appropriate amount of time to wait to petition to expunge a theft 5th degree shoplifting charge? I was was arrested and plead guilty 5 years ago in Iowa, and have since been turned down for multiple (that's a huge understatement) jobs since then. I graduated from college a year ago and this arrest is killing my employment potential. Can anyone help?
Second, how do I go about seeking to expunge my record?

