What is the process to get a shoplifting misdemeanor and a petty theft misdemeanor sealed?
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What is the process to get a shoplifting misdemeanor and a petty theft misdemeanor sealed?
Employers automatically are not hiring me; it’s been over 3 years since my conviction.
Asked on January 19, 2012 under Criminal Law, Nebraska
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you were convicted of the misdemeanor that you are writing about and you were not a minor, your conviction cannot be sealed. However, there is a possibility that you might be able to get the misdemeanor conviction expunged.
Whether you are able to do so depends ultimately on the decision of the court after a motion is brought. If the conviction is expunged, then for all intents and purposes, the conviction legally never happened but third parties would be able to review your past criminal record.
If you are interested in looking into the chances of getting your prior criminal conviction expunged, you should consult with a criminal defense attorney that does these types of motions.
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