QUESTION
Can I get this theft charge off my record at all since I was only arrested for "guilty by association"?
Asked on Aug 20th, 2013 on Expungements - Missouri
More details to this question:
I was with my friends, they stole a lot of stuff. I was arrested for "guilty by association" and I had not stolen anything but was charged with theft of 500 or more. Unfortunately the court appointed lawyer convinced me to plead no contest to the charge so the 3 days I spent in jail would count as time served. Is there anything I can to get this off my record so I can get a job? Anything at all?! I'm pretty desperate here, I have not been in trouble for at least 3.5 years and have paid all warrants in all cities and taken care of everything. I am free and clear except for this charge.
2 ANSWERS
You can seek an expungement to get it off your record so that it will not show up in basic background checks.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2013 at 6:45 PM
If this occurred in Missouri, then no, there is no way to get the theft conviction removed from your criminal record.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2013 at 2:25 PM