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    Default Shoplifting Expungement in West Virginia

    My question involves expungements or pardons for the state of: West Virginia

    I am 18 years old and I go to college. I got caught for shoplifting at two different stores in a mall (one about $12 value and $52 for the other store.). They were both counted as first offense. I went to the court next day and plead guilty and got a fine for about $300 for both case.

    I am planning to go to Medical School and I want this off of my record..
    I know I did a very stupid and shameful thing but is there ANYWAY I can get a expungement for this record? It's only been a week since it happened..

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Expungement in West Virginia

    You should have spoken to a lawyer before entering your pleas.

    From what I can see, to get an expungement after conviction you will need to first get an unconditional pardon and then wait at least two years to petition for an expungement. Pardons are difficult to get, and generally require substantial evidence that you've reformed - not your eagerness to clear your record a week after pleading guilty. Although I'm not particularly optimistic, I suggest talking to a local criminal defense lawyer to see if, despite your guilty pleas, there's something they could do for you to try to change your dispositions.

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    Default Re: Shoplifting Expungement in West Virginia

    Okay, I will. Thank you.

    I had one more question. I have duel citizenship of US and Japan and I fly to Japan sometimes. Will the record affect me when I fly out or fly in?

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