How do I get a misdemeanor conviction taken off of my criminal history record?
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How do I get a misdemeanor conviction taken off of my criminal history record?
I have a misdemeanor on my record from back about 10 months ago. It’s because of that, I cannot find a better job that what I have now. What are the steps I have to take in order to get that off my record ASAP?
Asked on December 2, 2012 under Criminal Law, Minnesota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney to see if you qualify for expunging the misdemeanor that you have written about, the chances of success and the cost. The problem I see is that the courts usually require that a criminal conviction be at least five (5) years of age before there is consideration that it be expunged. Yours is only ten (10) months old.
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