Hello. No, felonies do not 'go away' after 7 years.  Perhaps your issue is that you are interested in the possibility of a criminal expungement. Do see a private attorney in the state involved in the issue. I myself am licensed in Minnesota.  Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will confer initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best. Tricia Dwyer, Esq.Phone: 612-296-9666CRIMINAL LAWCRIMINAL EXPUNGEMENT LAW