If I had shoplifting charges from when I was 17 and am now 18, what can I do to fix this?
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If I had shoplifting charges from when I was 17 and am now 18, what can I do to fix this?
When I first went to court they let me off with community service and some fines. They even agreed cause of my age at the time that this incident would not be on my records. But then due to problems at home, our phones were shut off as well as our transportation. Shortly after we were evicted from our home. We are homeless we all live in different places now. It’s been months since and I was wondering what I would need to do to clear this up. Can I still get my license? Will this still be erased from my records? Will they be understanding of the situation if I have proof?
Asked on December 15, 2011 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that if you are unsure as to what happened with respect to the shoplifting charges that you are writing about, you go down to the county court house and pull your file to see what the current status is. If you completed community service and paid the fines, then there is a chance that the court dismissed the charges.
If not, then there might be a problem for you. If the charges have not been dismissed as to you, I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney to assist you. One small benefit is that the crime occurred when you were a minor. When the matter is resolved, your file most likely will be sealed from oublic review absent a court order.
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