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Is it possible for me to expunge a 2 count larceny misdemeanor?

Asked on Jan 05th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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In the state of Michigan, is there any way that you can get a misdemeanor with 2 counts of larceny less than 200.00 expunged? I am trying to get this off of my record and am getting no answers.
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Appellate Practice Attorney serving Milford, MI at Mitchell T. Foster, PC
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No - must only have one count.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2013 at 8:41 PM

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Michael J. Breczinski
How old is it? Is there any other convictions on your record? Under the statute for expungment the answer would be NO. However depending on the facts and what you have done with your life since the incident an attorney may be able to convince both the prosecutor and the judge to allow you to withdraw your plea and then dismiss the case. This only works if you have been a boy scout since the convictions. It is not certain and depends on the good will of both judge and prosecutor. You need an attorney.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2012 at 12:11 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Southfield, MI
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Yes, it is possible but it depends on your circumstances. There was a recent amendment to Michigan's expungement statute that may be beneficial to you. Hire a criminal defense lawyer to review your case and give you an opinion on what it would take to clean your criminal history.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2012 at 11:57 AM

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Jacob P. Sartz
Speaking in general terms, there are several significant obstacles to getting offenses expunged in Michigan. Expunging a criminal charge is great way of clearing up past mistakes. However, there are a series of obstacles. First, a person may expunge only one prior conviction and they can only have "no more than 2 minor offenses in addition to the offense for which the person files an application."
Answered on Jan 19th, 2012 at 9:08 AM

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Family Attorney serving Traverse City, MI at Craig W. Elhart, PC
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Michigan law allows for the expungement of one charge.
Answered on Jan 18th, 2012 at 8:29 AM

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Small Businesses Attorney serving Livonia, MI at Klisz Law Office, PLLC
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The answer is no, unless the crimes were committed while you were 20 or younger. There are new exceptions for certain crimes committed by young adults.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2012 at 5:47 PM

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Appellate Practice Attorney serving Clinton Township, MI at Thomas J. Tomko, Attorney at Law
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In general, the answer is no. You may want to sit down with an attorney and review it in more depth to see if there is something that can be done. It may be complicated, but depending on the Court where the conviction occurred, there may be some hope.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2012 at 5:36 PM

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Steven D. Dunnings
No. You can expunge a criminal conviction if you have only one criminal conviction.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2012 at 5:35 PM

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