Expungement Granted After State Objection in Petit Theft Case

Case Summary

Our client faced a misdemeanor charge of Petit Theft under Florida Statute § 812.014(3)(a). During the expungement process, the State Attorney’s Office filed an objection, arguing against the client’s right to have the record sealed. Despite the objection, we prepared an exceptional legal response and proceeded to bench trial before the Honorable Judge John D. Fry in Broward County. At trial, we successfully countered the State’s arguments and demonstrated that the client remained fully eligible for expungement under Florida law. The court ruled in our favor, and the expungement was granted. The client’s record was fully cleared within just 4 months—proving that even when prosecutors object, skilled advocacy can deliver a fresh start.

» Case Type: Record Expungement
» County: Broward
» Charge Level: Misdemeanor
» Judge: Hon. John D. Fry
» Arrest Charges: Petit Theft
» Completion time: 4 months
» Outcome: Granted
» Charges: (i) Petit Theft, Florida Statute § 812.014(3)(a)

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