PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS AND TRAFFIC CITATIONS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA KANAWHA 

Circuit Court Case No. 

IN RE: Expungement of Record of: 

 Chasity Pignanelli 

Petitioner (First/Middle/Last) 

Magistrate Court Case No. Conviction Date:  

 20-M20M-06836  09/11/2020 

Address: DOB: / / 

Phone No. 

138 Olive Road 

09 05 1990 

Scarbro, WV 25917 

SSN: XXX-XX- 

1089 

PETITION FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS  AND TRAFFIC CITATIONS 

  1. Va. Code §61-11-26 and §61-11-26(a) 

Comes now the petitioner, pro se, pursuant to §61-11-26 and/or §61-11-26a to expunge the following  misdemeanors in the above referenced case: 

CHARGE: CHARGE: CHARGE: CHARGE: 

61-02-09(C): BATTERY 20-M20M-06836 CASE NO.:  

CASE NO.:  

CASE NO.:  

CASE NO.:  

In Support of this Petition, the Petitioner states as follows: 

  1. The charge(s) noted above are not excluded under §61-11-26(c).  
  2. Petitioner has no pending charges at this time.  
  3. Petitioner has completed eligibility requirements for expungement as prescribed by one of the below: For the expungement under WV Code §61-11-26 of a single above listed and described misdemeanor  conviction or traffic citations(s), one year has passed since the completion of petitioner’s sentence and  any period of supervision. The date of eligibility is: . 

For the expungement under WV Code §61-11-26 of multiple above listed and described misdemeanor  convictions or traffic citation(s), two years have passed since any conviction and the completion of  

. 

petitioner’s sentence and any period of supervision. The date of eligibility is:  

For the expungement under WV Code §61-11-26 of a single above listed and described misdemeanor  ✔

conviction or traffic citation(s), where the petitioner satisfies the requirements of §61-11-26a(1) or  §61-11-26a(2), or both, if applicable, following the completion of petitioner’s sentence and any period   JANUARY 11, 2022 

of supervision. The date of eligibility is:  documentation required under §61-11-26a(b). 

. Petitioner must provide  

For the expungement under WV Code §61-11-26 of multiple above listed and described misdemeanor  convictions or traffic citation(s), where the petitioner satisfies the requirements of §61-11-26a(1) or  §61-11-26a(2), or both, if applicable, one year has passed since any conviction and completion of  

.  

petitioner’s sentence and any period of supervision. The date of eligibility is:  Petitioner must provide documentation required under §61-11-26a(b). 

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  1. Petitioner’s current name, previous names, and all aliases:  

Chasity Dawn Pignanelli 

. 

  1. All of petitioner’s addresses from the date of offense to current:  

138 Oliver Rd., Scarbro, WV 25917 

. 

  1. Date of arrest:  

March 20, 2020 

  1. Petitioner was convicted on the following charges:  

61-02-09(C): Battery – Making physical contact of insulting/provoking nature/causing physical harm to  another 

. 

  1. Name(s) of victim(s) if applicable:  

Justin Moore 

. 

  1. Is there a current order for restitution, protection, restraining order or other no contact order prohibiting the  petitioner from contacting victim(s)? 

Yes (If yes, attach copy of order to this petition) 

✔ 

No 

Was there a prior order for restitution, protection, restraining order or other no contact order prohibiting  the petitioner from contacting victim(s)?  

Yes  

✔ 

No 

  1. The Court’s verdict and punishment imposed was:  

Fine of $10; costs and fees of $170.25 

. 

  1. Grounds for expungement request, including but not limited to employment or licensure purposes  

(please explain in detail):  

Chasity is currently out of work. In trying to find a job, the above record is 

a hurdle as potential employers disqualify her based on that record. Chasity would like the record  expunged so she can find work to sustain herself like every other citizen. 

. 

  1. Steps petitioner has taken since the time of the offense towards personal rehabilitation, including  treatment, work, or other personal history that demonstrates rehabilitation (please explain in detail):  

By nature, Chasity is not a violent person. The conviction was her first one. She deeply regrets her  actions on the fateful day. Since the conviction, Chasity resolved not to act in any manner that  constitutes battery. She has not engaged in any other act contrary to the law, been arrested or charged  with any offense again.

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  1. Has petitioner ever been granted expungement or similar relief regarding a criminal conviction by any  court in this state, in any other state, or by any federal court?  

Yes  

✔ 

No 

  1. Petitioner has attached any supporting documentation, sworn statements, affidavits, and/or other  information supporting the petition to expunge.  

Wherefore, pursuant to WV Code §61-11-26, the petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court expunge  the conviction(s), and the records associated therewith, as provided in this petition.  

Signature of Petitioner 

VERIFICATION 

after making an oath or affirmation to tell the truth, say that the I,  CHASITY PIGNANELLI

facts I have stated in this Petition are true to the best of my personal knowledge and belief; and if I have provided  information given to me by others, I believe that information to be true.  

Signature of Petitioner Date 

This Verification was sworn to or affirmed before me on the day of , 20. 

Notary Public/Other Official 

My commission expires: . 

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CHASITY PIGNANELLI

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I, , do hereby certify that I have, on this day  of , 20 , given a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition For  Expungement Of Criminal Records as Provided Under W.Va. Code § 61-11-26 and/or West Virginia Code  §61-11-26(a) with all attached supporting documentation to: 

The Superintendent of the State Police, at  

725 Jefferson Rd, South Charleston, WV 25309 

The County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, at  FAYETTE 

108 E Maple Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840 

The Chief of Police (or other Executive Head of the Municipal Police Department where the offense(s) were committed, at 

135 High St. Fayetteville, WV 25840 

  1. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of any other Law Enforcement Agency which participated in the arrest (if applicable), at  

The Superintendent or Warden of any institution in which Petitioner was confined (if applicable) at 5. 

The Circuit Court that disposed of the Petitioner’s criminal charges (if applicable) at  

The Magistrate Court that disposed of the Petitioner’s criminal charges (if applicable) at  7. 

111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301 

The Municipal Court that disposed of the Petitioner’s criminal charges (if applicable) at  

By the following method: 

First Class Mail 

Hand Delivery 

Certified Mail – Return Receipt 

Date Signature of Petitioner 

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