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Can a person who commits a felony while under the age of 21 but is not sentenced until after he turns 21 get their record expunged in the state of North Carolina? Felony was breaking and entering and DUI in 2003.
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Hi,My name is XXXXX XXXXX X'd be happy to answer your questions today.Unfortunately, North Carolina law does not provide for expungement in this situation. An adult who is charged with a crime can only have his records expunged if the charges are dismissed, he is found to be not guilty, or the conviction is overturned on appeal. N.C. Gen. Statutes, Section 15A-146. The law that you're referring to, for minor convictions, only applies to a person who was under the age of 18 at the time of conviction, and only if the crime was a misdemeanor. Section 15A-145.I understand that you may be disappointed by this Answer, as it is not entirely favorable to your situation. Had I been able to provide you with better news, I would have been happy to do so. I work hard to provide you with the correct Answer under the law, and because I have no control over what the law is, I ask you not to hold it against me. It has been my pleasure to assist you, and it would be greatly appreciated if you would click the green Accept icon so that I can receive credit for having answered your Question. Thank you in advance.Best of luck,
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