QUESTION
How do I get multiple felonies expunged from my record?
Asked on May 01st, 2012 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I got 3 felonies in michigan and its been over 5 years and I was told I can get them off my record. And I don't hang around the people I use to that's why I got in trouble and now I got 2 kids so I need a better paying job so if you have any tips I'd be grateful.
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Jacob P. Sartz
You currently cannot get multiple felonies off your record under the current Michigan law to set-aside convictions for good behavior. Currently, you must either have one conviction or one conviction and two prior or subsequent convictions for "minor misdemeanor offenses, offenses punishable by ninety days in jail or less."
Answered on Jul 20th, 2012 at 1:31 AM
Appellate Practice Attorney serving Clinton Township, MI
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Thomas J. Tomko, Attorney at Law
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The short answer is: You can not In Michigan, the general rule was that after 5 years you could expunge one qualifying felony or misdemeanor. To meet this requirement, you cannot have other misdemeanors or felonies on your record. This was modified to allow modification of one felony or misdemeanor if you have a prior "minor" misdemeanor. (e.g. one punishable by 90 days or less) In your case, multiple felonies would expungement not possible. Only if the felonies were vacated by motion under certain conditions could this be considered. (Note however - a YTA plea would not count as a conviction).
Answered on May 08th, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
You are barred from getting them expunged because you have more than one conviction on your record. There may be other options but it would involve the prosecutor for the county to agree to let you withdraw your pleas in the case or cases. You would need an attorney to help you with this and it would be a long shot .
Answered on May 08th, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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You cannot expunge multiple felonies in Michigan. Simple rule: If you have felonies that are more than one, your chances of getting them expunged are NONE!
Answered on May 07th, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Congradulations on turning your life around. However, you can only expunge one felony from your record . . . providing that there is not any other convictions on the record. Your answer is: You'll NOT be able to expunge ANY of your three felonies. Good luck!
Answered on May 07th, 2012 at 4:18 PM
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Law Office of Scott M. Aaronson
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Most likely you cannot expunge it.
Answered on May 07th, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Insurance Defense Attorney serving Jackson, MI
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Dungan, Lady & Dunga, PLLC
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Unfortunately, the law does not allow for expungement of more than 1 felony.
Answered on May 07th, 2012 at 4:11 PM
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Klisz Law Office, PLLC
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Sorry, you heard faulty information. No felonies can be expunged if you have more than one.
Answered on May 07th, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Generally, a person with two or more convictions cannot expunge a conviction. There is a limited exception, however, where a person otherwise eligible to apply for expungement may do so if he or she has been convicted of not more than two minor offenses in addition to the one sought to be expunged. A minor offense is a misdemeanor or ordinance violation with a maximum imprisonment term of not more than 90 days, a maximum fine that does not exceed $1,000, and was committed when the person was not more than 21 years of age. In your situation, you would not be able to get an expungement.
Answered on May 07th, 2012 at 2:07 PM
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Under the Michigan statute you are not eligable based on the information you provided.
Answered on May 07th, 2012 at 2:03 PM