Can I Seal my Possession of Marijuana arrest?

To be “blunt” about it, a “Possession of Marijuana” arrest can affect your job prospects, college or graduate school applications, or even dating relationships. But you should know that clearing this blemish may not just be a “pipe” dream. In this article, Florida Sealing and Expungement attorney Timothy Sullivan provides valuable insight into sealing or expunging pot charges.

Eligibility to Seal or Expunge

In determining whether a client is eligible to seal or expunge a marijuana charge, our office will analyze both the manner in which the marijuana charge was resolved, as well as the client’s prior arrest record. Generally speaking, to be eligible for sealing or expungement, the client must:

• Not have any prior criminal convictions
• Not have any previous sealing or expungements
• Not have been convicted of the offense.

Common Cases Where Our Office Can Seal or Expunge a Drug Offense

Although every case is different, there are several common scenarios where our office may be able to successfully pursue a sealing or expungement on the client’s behalf. These include the following:

• Where a possession offense was dismissed through the filing of a “No Information”
• Where the client received a dismissal through participation in the Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) program
• Cases where the Court granted a Motion to Suppress and the State subsequently filed a Nolle Prosequi
• Cases where the Court imposed a “Withhold of Adjudication” and
• Where a client was found “Not Guilty” after a bench or jury trial.

Contact Our Office to Begin Clearing Your Record

If a Florida marijuana charge from your past is causing you problems, contact our office today at 727-855-3843 to discuss whether sealing or expungement may be a possibility.