If I recently got convicted for an “open intoxicants” misdemeanor earlier this month, how do I get it off of my record?

If I recently got convicted for an “open intoxicants” misdemeanor earlier this month, how do I get it off of my record?

I had a hard cider in the park and there were no vehicles involved. I went to court and pleaded guilty and the judge suspended the fine, which I would have rather paid the fine and gotten the misdemeanor put aside. Besides a few speeding tickets, I have clean record. I wasn’t offered a diversion program or anything in court. I just graduated with bachelors degree and am job hunting. I really need this off my record. Is there anyway that I can get this off my record and that it will not take 5 years to do it?

Asked on June 20, 2014 under Criminal Law, Michigan

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