QUESTION
How easy is it to get a felony off your record if it is more than ten years old?
Asked on Dec 01st, 2012 on Expungements - Michigan
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Misdemeanor treatment done where they lower your charge from a felony to a misdemeanor. I am poor person and I can’t afford the big fees that come along with having the charge lowered that’s why I am asking for help. Because I am wanting to get a gun for hunting and my own protection. You see I think it is wrong to punish all felons when really the only ones that shouldn't own a weapon are the violent offenders. I got a receiving stolen property charge that is all I got in the line of felonies. And I have kept my nose clean since. Please help me.
2 ANSWERS
If its been more than 7 years then you are eligible for expungement. However, you can be disqualified for other reasons such as too many other convictions, etc. You would need to have a consultation to determine whether you really are eligible. You could also do a 402 reduction to lower the degree of the felony to a misdemeanor. An expungement is less than a thousand dollars so its not terrible expensive, and a 402 reduction is less than an expungement.
Answered on Dec 05th, 2012 at 4:51 AM
You can generally EXPUNGE one criminal conviction (NO traffic/driving, drugs or sexual offenses) if clean for at least five (5) years WITHOUT anything else on your record. That's the quick/standard explanation. It will cost you around $500+ to pay an attorney to do this for you (lots of paperwork involved).
Answered on Dec 05th, 2012 at 4:51 AM