Williams v. State

Terry Williams appeals an order denying his petition to expunge criminal history records. We conclude that the trial court correctly interpreted the statute.

I

Defendant-appellant Williams pled guilty to one count of false imprisonment and one count of battery. The charging document was stamped “Domestic Violence.” Adjudication was withheld and the defendant was placed on probation for one year, which he satisfactorily completed in 2003.

The defendant applied to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for a certificate of eligibility for expunction. See § 943.0585(2), Fla. Stat. (2003).…