State of Louisiana v. Steven Stiles

Summary

The Supreme Court of Louisiana denied Mr. Stiles' motion to expunge his arrest and conviction, holding that his plea agreement was invalid because he was ineligible for a deferred sentence, making his conviction not properly set aside and thus not qualifying for expungement under La.C.Cr.P. art. 978(A)(1). The Court noted he may seek expungement in the future under the ten‑year provision of art. 978(A)(2).