Can I get several misdemeanors expunged from my record?

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I have a contempt of court from family court, a dui, and 3 speeding tickets on my record. Can I get these misdemeanors expunged and if so, how much will it cost?

Jules N. Fiani · Answer

No.

Michael J. Breczinski · Answer

No you can't . ANd even if your had only one traffic related offenses are nver expunged.

Jared Altman · Answer

No. You cannot. The is no expungement in New York.

Jonathan Willett · Answer

Any conviction, except certain drug convictions, cannot be expunged.  If you had a special plea bargain called a deferred judgment, it can be expunged.

Jeffery Cojocar · Answer

No you can't on traffic misdemeanors

Thomas Tomko · Answer

n Michigan, the answer is no.  An OWI is a traffic misdemeanor.  It cannot be expunged.  The rule is one conviction and 5 years going by before expungement is possible.  In your case, the several convictions prevent you from expungement eligibility.  I hope that this was helpful.

Stephen Freeborn · Answer

Doubtful, as these types of matters do not fall with in the type subject to expungement.  The best thing you can do is meet with an attorney who can review your criminal history in detail.

Eric Sterkenburg · Answer

To qualify for expungement, the you must have completed probation, paid all fines and restitution, not served a sentence in state prison for the offense, and not be currently charged with a crime . If you meet these criteria a petition for expungement would be filed in Superior Court and after review it will either be granted or denied. To have an attorney do this should not be too expensive.

Jacob P. Sartz · Answer

Under current Michigan law, you are not able to expunge traffic convictions or  multiple convictions. There may be ways to get around those issues in very rare  circumstances. However, generally, traffic offenses are very hard to get off a  person's record.

Dan Bacal · Answer

If you have successfully completed probation on all your cases and have  no new cases pending, you should be able to expunge(dismiss) all your  misdemeanors.

Robert Gigstad · Answer

You can get misdemeanors expunged from your record.  The typical waiting period is 3 years on misdemeanors.  However, the DUI must be 10 years old in order to be expunged.   The speeding tickets are not misdemeanors they are infractions.  Contact an attorney in your area if you need further clarification.  Good Luck.

Roianne Houlton Conner · Answer

Alabama does not have an expungement statute.

Steven D. Dunnings · Answer

If you have more than 1 criminal conviction, you can not get your record expunged.

Craig Elhart · Answer

The speeding tickets, if they were civil infractions are not part of your criminal record.  They are part of your driving record and can't be expunged.  The contempt of court may also not be a part of your criminal record.  To be sure, you should obtain a copy of your record.  If there is only one conviction and it has been more than 5 years, you could file a motion with the court asking the court to expunge the matter.  It is up to the discretion of the court whether an expungement would be allowed.

Jeff Yeh · Answer

Yes, as long as you have successfully completed all of your probation, and you have no criminal case(s) pending. It will cost your several grand to get them all expunged with an attorney.

Michael Maltby · Answer

The DUI stays on your record per the statute.  There is no provision that I know of for expunging speeding tickets.  I know after three years insurance companies don't hold them against you typically.  As to the contempt issue,  I would need more facts.

Timothy Klisz · Answer

Contempt is not criminal, neither are speeding tickets. The DUI cannot be expunged.

Jared Austin · Answer

Speeding tickets don't count as misdemeanors for purposes of an expungement. They are considered civil infractions. In order to be eligible for an expungement, you can only have one conviction of any kind on your record except felony CSC or potential life offenses. You must wait at least five years before applying. If you do it on your own, expect to spend $300-400 for the costs. If you hire an attorney, you can expect to spend anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000.

Dennis Roberts · Answer

You cannot get a DUI expunged.  Look at Penal Code Section 1203.4 (Google California Penal Code).  Basically an expungement does not do a damn thing.  A  prospective employer can ask you to sign a waiver letting him view your record.   All the record will do is list all your convictions and, under that, "relief  granted under P. C. 1203.4" and you still can't use it for your DUIs.  Not worth  it.

James Schoenberger · Answer

Misdemeanors, including DUIs, can be expunged three years after completing all conditions of your sentence.

Cynthia Henley · Answer

The contempt of court, if not a criminal charge, cannot be expunged. And, the only way to expunge any case is if it were dismissed or if you were found not guilty - at a minimum. Consult with a local lawyer.

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