What Charges Can be Expunged in Tennessee?
/The first question in any evaluation for the expungement of charges is What is the Offense and is it even eligible at all? There are other requirements beyond just the charge (such as the length of time that has passed and if you have had any more arrests), but this is the beginning.
Charges Eligible for Expungement
Accessory After the Fact
Custodial Interference Where Person not Voluntarily Returned by the Defendant
Knowing Dissemination of Illegally Recorded Cellular Communication
Theft – ($501-$999)
Forgery – (up to $1,000)
Criminal Simulation (up to $1,000)
Hindering Secured Creditors
Fraud in Insolvency
Fraudulent Use of Credit Card or Debit Card ($501-$999)
Worthless Checks ($501-$999)
Destruction of Valuable Papers ($501-$999)
Destruction or Concealment of Will
Fraudulent or False Insurance Claim ($501-$999)
Theft of Trade Secrets ($501-$999)
Sale of Recorded Live Performances without consent ($501-$999)
Unauthorized Solicitation for Police, Judicial or Safety Associations
Fraudulent Transfer of a Motor Vehicle with Value of Less Than $20,000
Communication Theft ($501-$999 (fine only))
Home Improvement Fraud ($500-$1,000)
Burglary of an Auto
Vandalism ($501-$999)
Utility Service Interruption or Property Damage
§ Aggravated Criminal Littering (2nd and 3rd Offenses Involving Certain Weight or Volume)
§ Violation of TN Personal and Commercial Computer Act ($501-$999)
§ Unsolicited Bulk Electronic Mail ($500-$999)
Taking Telecommunication Device into Penal Institution
Impersonation of Licensed Professional
Evading Arrest in Motor Vehicle Where No Risk to Bystanders
Failure to Appear (Felony)
Gifts of Adulterated Candy or Food
Manufacture, Delivery, Sale or Possession of Not Less Than ½ Ounce and not More Than 10 Pounds of Schedule VI Drug Marijuana (Fine not Greater than $1,000)
Manufacture, Delivery, Sale or Possession of Schedule VII Drug Marijuana (Fine not Greater than $1,000)
Simple Possession or Casual Exchange (3rd Offense)
Selling Glue for Unlawful Purposes
Counterfeit Controlled Substance
Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia Use and Activities
List of Misdemeanor Convictions That Are Not Eligible for Expungement
Assault
Aggravated Assault of Public Employee
Domestic Assault
Violation of Protective Restraining Order
Possession of Firearm While Order of Protection in Effect
Public Indecency 3rd or Subsequent Offense
Indecent Exposure (victim under 13 years of age) or by Person in Penal Institution Exposing to a Guard
Violation of Community Supervision by Sex Offender not Constituting Offense or Constituting a Misdemeanor
Soliciting Minor to Engage in Class E Sexual Offense
Unlawful Sexual Contact by an Authority Figure
Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit card (up to $500)
Reckless Burning
Aggravated Criminal Trespass of Habitation, Hospital, or on the Campus of any Public or Private School, or Railroad Property.
Coercion, Abortion
Third or Subsequent Violation of Child Rape Protection Act of 2006
Child Abuse Where the Child is Between the Age of 7 and 17
Child Neglect and Endangerment Where the Child is Between the Age of 7 and 13
Enticing a Child to Purchase Intoxicating Liquor Purchasing Alcoholic Beverage for Child
Allowing Person Ages 18-21 to Consume Alcohol on Persons Premises
Harboring a Hiding or Runaway Child
Stalking
Unlawful Dispensing of Immediate Methamphetamine Precursor, Sale of Meth Precursor to Person on Methamphetamine Registry or Purchase by Someone on the Registry, Possesses Meth Precursor with Intent to Sell to Another for Unlawful Use, Purchase Meth Precursor for Another for Unlawful Use, Purchase Meth Precursor at Different Times and Places to Circumvent Limits, and Use False I.D. to Purchase Meth Precursor for Purpose of Circumventing Limits
Using Substance or Device to Falsify Drug Test Results and Selling Synthetic Urine
Possession of the Hallucinogenic Plant Salvia Divinorum or the Synthetic Cannabinoids
Sell or Possession of Synthetic Derivatives or Analogues of Methcathinone
Importing, Preparing, Distributing, Processing, or Appearing in Obscene or Class A Misdemeanors
Unlawful Exhibition of Obscene Material
Unlawful Message or Exposure of Erogenous Areas
Possession of Firearm After Being Convicted of Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence
Possession of Firearm While Order of Protection is in Effect
Possession of Firearm While Prohibited by State or Federal Law
Failure of Adult to Report Juvenile Carrying Gun to School
Non-Parent Providing Handgun to Juvenile
Failure to Surrender Handgun Carry Permit Upon Suspension
Violent Felon Owning or Possessing Vicious Dog
Assault (Offensive or Provocative Physical Contact)
Public Indecency – First or Second Offense (Punishable by $500 Fine Only)
Indecent Exposure (Victim 13 or Older)
Disseminating Smoking Paraphernalia to Minor After Three Prior Violations
Misuse of Official Information by Public Servant
Disorderly Conduct at Funerals
Possession of or Consuming Alcoholic Beverages on K-12 School Premises
Display for Sale or Rental Material Harmful to Minors; and
Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicant