Crimes NOT Eligible for Expungement

Why am I NOT Eligible For an Expungement?

Some offenses, when committed in New Jersey, are not eligible for future expungement. Additionally, too many convictions on a criminal record may deem an individual ineleligible for expungement.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-2, the following crimes are “non-expungeable”:

• Robbery
• Criminal Restraint
• Criminal Homicide (excluding Death by Auto)
• Kidnapping
• Luring or Enticing
• Aggravated Sexual Assault
• Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact
• Criminal Sexual Contact (if the victim is a minor)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child (if sexual contact involved)
• Perjury
• False Swearing

Additionally, if you one is convicted of distribution of CDS or possession with intent to distribute, he or she will not be eligible for an expungement in New Jersey UNLESS the conviction was for sale or distribution of 25 grams or less of marijuana or 5 grams or less of hashish. For more information on expungeable drug distribution charges, visit this page.

Berkeley Township Expungement Lawyers

Generally, an individual may have one indictable conviction and up to two disorderly persons offenses expunged from his or her criminal record in New Jersey.  The existence of too many convictions may be a bar to an expungement. For more clarity, check out our expungement page or give us a call. We’d be glad to assist you.

At the Law Offices of William A. Proetta, we enjoy handling expungements for clients throughout Ocean County and the entire state. For additional information and for a free initial consultation, please contact our conveniently located Toms River office at 732.494.7900.