In Pennsylvania, a Petition for Expungement may be filed when: Charges were withdrawn Charges were dismissed You are found Not Guilty Disposition is Unreported Prosecutor submits to Nolle Prossed; Or when A Guilty Summary Offender has remained free from arrest and prosecution for 5 subsequent years. Juvenile records may also qualify for expungement. Students who face theft charges are at higher risk for elevated charges later in life if convicted –even on a first time offense for theft. Employment is often contingent upon criminal checks, and many employers do not know how to correctly read an offense report. For these and other reasons, if you qualify for expungement, you should seek legal counsel to obtain it. It is also possible to seek lesser charges, Accelerated Disposition Rehabilitation, a Rule 586 dismissal, or an amicable plea bargain. You have options. We have answers. If you or a loved one is facing theft charges in PA, call our criminal defense attorneys now at (412) 444-7171 for a free initial consultation. Tibbott & Richardson 1040 Fifth Avenue, Fourth Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 444-7171 https://www.tibbottrichardson.com/