Yarrow v. Commonwealth

By Judge Arthur B. Vieregg

This case came before the court upon the petition of Mr. Abukar Yarrow, pursuant to Virginia Code § 19.2-392.2, for expungement of police and court records related to his prosecution for the felony of aggravated sexual battery. See Fairfax Circuit Court Criminal No. 92536. At a hearing held on August 4, 1998, the Commonwealth’s Attorney did not oppose the expungement. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the existence of police and court records might be an impediment to Mr. Yarrow’s attempts to seek employment.

Virginia Code § 19.2-392.2 authorizes a circuit court to…