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A misdemeanor is a permanent part of the convicted person's criminal record. In some situations if the conviction was of a low priority it can be removed from public viewing if it is creating problems for the named person to become gainfully employed.

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Most states define a misdemeanor as a crime that carries a possible sentence of less than one year.

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If you were convicted after your 18th birthday, it is a permanent part of your criminal history record.

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Virginia has set the statute of limitations on petit larceny is set at 5 years. All others is 1 year.

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