QUESTION
How can I expunge a first time shoplifting charge?
Asked on Dec 22nd, 2012 on Criminal Law - New York
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I was caught shoplifting items for $69.99. I am 20 years old.
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George E. Downing, Jr. Attorney at Law
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The clerk of court has forms you can fill out. There is usually a fee.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2013 at 8:47 PM
Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan
Go to the clerk's office in the court where the conviction occurred and they will give you the necessary forms to request it.
Answered on Dec 30th, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
If you have not yet pled guilty on this, then get a lawyer to defend you. They may be able to work out something where you end up with no record. otherwise if you pled already then you may have to wait 5 years from the date of sentencing in order to expunge it under Michigan law.
Answered on Dec 30th, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
If you have completed the terms of your sentence, you can obtain the form from the court clerk to petition the court to expunge your record.
Answered on Dec 28th, 2012 at 12:12 AM
You need to wait until you have successfully completed probation. Then contact an attorney about filing the petition.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Gary Moore
If you have not plead guilty, don't.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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There is a legal procedure for expungement of an arrest or conviction, even for felonies. You must first resolve the charge by a plea of guilty or an acquittal. Your case is a misdemeanor. In some cases you can obtain forms for this at the criminal clerk's office at the place you were arrested, and proceed with the process on your own. You will have to pay costs. the clerks office will tell you the cost in advance, and, in most cases, how to proceed with the entire process.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Expungement is covered in California Penal Code Section 1203.3. In any case, in which probation was granted, whether misdemeanor, Wobbler, or felony a petition for Expungement can be submitted to the court. The person seeking Expungement must not be (a) serving a sentence of any offense, (b) on probation for any offense, or (c) charged with the commission of any offense.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 10:13 AM
If you have already pleaded guilty and been convicted of shoplifting, you can not get the conviction expunged, sealed, or removed. If you have _not_ already pleaded guilty, then hire a criminal defense attorney to handle the shoplifting charge. Depending on which court this is in and whether you have prior convictions on your record for shoplifting, your attorney can possibly get the charge reduced to "Littering" with just a fine and no court appearance.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 9:59 AM
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The best way, and most reliable way, to get a charge expunged is to hire an attorney.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Sharon S. Sipes
You can get Expungement documents and instructions on the Utah Court website self help section.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 9:56 AM
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Wait five years, save your money and hire an attorney if you have no previous or new criminal changes.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 9:56 AM
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You can't. New York does not expunge. Dismissal may be possible. Hire a good criminal defense lawyer. I am a former federal and State prosecutor and now handle criminal defense. Feel free to contact me if you would like to retain a lawyer.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 9:54 AM