An expungement does not apply to a "felony conviction." An expungement applies at the end of a deferred sentence. When an individual receives a deferred sentence, it is all probation. After the period of the deferred is finished and they have kept their "nose clean," then they can go back to court and have the expungement applied.
Now, if your friend had a suspended sentence or actually spent time in prison, they can then go through some procedure seeking a pardon from the governor if it is a state criminal occurrence, or, if it is a federal crime, they can seek a pardon through the justice department and the President.
In either case, your friend again has a need for a good attorney.
Now, if your friend had a suspended sentence or actually spent time in prison, they can then go through some procedure seeking a pardon from the governor if it is a state criminal occurrence, or, if it is a federal crime, they can seek a pardon through the justice department and the President.
In either case, your friend again has a need for a good attorney.