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How can I have a 12 year old felony schedule 2 drug possession expunged?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Stephen Paul Levine (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Hire an attorney or go to the clerk's office of the location of your conviction to request their form to fill out.
Hire an attorney or go to the clerk's office of the location of your conviction to request their form to fill out.

How can I remove my charges out of my record?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by attorney Ezra N. Goldman   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You will need to hire a lawyer to file the appropriate motion with the court. It is complicated but the right person can accomplish this. Expect you past around $1,000.00.
You will need to hire a lawyer to file the appropriate motion with the court. It is complicated but the right person can accomplish this. Expect you... Read More

If my daughter was charged with a felony and she will be off probation next month, how much would it cost to have it expunged?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Aric Cramer (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
In Utah you will have to wait seven years after probation to request an expungement. These can be done yourself or with an attorney's help for a small fee.
In Utah you will have to wait seven years after probation to request an expungement. These can be done yourself or with an attorney's help for a... Read More

How can I go about Expungement?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Hire an attorney to assist you. It appears you may qualify.
Hire an attorney to assist you. It appears you may qualify.

How can I go about Expungement?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Andrea Rogers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
In Missouri, there are only a few types of misdemeanor convictions that are eligible for expungement. Assault is not one of the types of convictions eligible for expungement.
In Missouri, there are only a few types of misdemeanor convictions that are eligible for expungement. Assault is not one of the types of convictions... Read More

Can you be charged with burglary if there was no fingerprints or any investagation taken?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Get an attorney, all they need is the eyewitness and "I was blacked out is no excuse."
Get an attorney, all they need is the eyewitness and "I was blacked out is no excuse."

Can you own a firearm if felony was vacated?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Generally yes if it was the only conviction. See an attorney to be sure.
Generally yes if it was the only conviction. See an attorney to be sure.

What can I do to get my record cleared?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
In Michigan it is 5 years minimum for an expungment.
In Michigan it is 5 years minimum for an expungment.

With a Full and Unconditional Pardon from the governor, what is needed to get county to "restore firearms rights" taken away for a non-violent felony?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Present the pardon and go forward with the process.
Present the pardon and go forward with the process.

In 2004, I was convicted of criminal contempt in a non violent felony, how do I go about getting my rights to own a gun?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Walter H. Bentley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Your best option would be to have the felony expunged(removed) from your record. Once that is done you can have your rights to own a gun restored. You can request that your right to own a gun be allowed without the expungement but that is the best way to clear your record and increase your chances of being successful in your request. I highly recommend that you find a local attorney to help you through this process.... Read More
Your best option would be to have the felony expunged(removed) from your record. Once that is done you can have your rights to own a gun restored.... Read More

Am I able to have this charged expunged since it been 4 years or what can I do to have this misdemeanor removed?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by John P Danelon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
No, you would most likely not be eligible for an expungement since the first criterion they usually look at is whether all punishment has been completed, and as you have not paid your fines, you have not completed your punishment.
No, you would most likely not be eligible for an expungement since the first criterion they usually look at is whether all punishment has been ... Read More

Can a 22 year old C felony be dropped from your record?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
In Michigan, most probably yes.
In Michigan, most probably yes.

How do I get a gubernatorial pardon?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by attorney Ezra N. Goldman   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You have 3 convictions for drunk driving and you want our governor to pardon you so you can carry a gun? What part of this story do you think is sympathetic enough to warrant a pardon?
You have 3 convictions for drunk driving and you want our governor to pardon you so you can carry a gun? What part of this story do you think is... Read More

Can I get my drug felony expunged?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Andrea Rogers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
If this is a Missouri drug felony conviction, then no, it can't be expunged. Only 3 types of felony convictions qualify for expungement in Missouri and drug-related felonies don't qualify.
If this is a Missouri drug felony conviction, then no, it can't be expunged. Only 3 types of felony convictions qualify for expungement in Missouri... Read More

Is there a limit on the felonies that can get expunged?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Yes, depending on state law.
Yes, depending on state law.

How do I get my civil rights back if I had non violent felonies?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
It depends upon the details of the situation and your record.
It depends upon the details of the situation and your record.

Do I qualify Juvenile Felony Expungement? How?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Need the details, it is probable the two misdemeanor charges, coupled with the felony, could disqualify you from consideration.
Need the details, it is probable the two misdemeanor charges, coupled with the felony, could disqualify you from consideration.

It's been 5 years since my conviction of simple battery, how do I get it expunged?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by J. Matthew Catchick, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
You need to properly file and serve something called an: "Application for Order Setting Aside Conviction." You will need to get fingerprinted and timely serve all the necessary parties and schedule a hearing before the Judge that was assigned to your original battery case.
You need to properly file and serve something called an: "Application for Order Setting Aside Conviction." You will need to get fingerprinted and... Read More

What if DA raise fine so high they knew he was on a fix income and SSI stop paying it as government cut his SSI down and he has no money?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by William A. Siebert (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Write a letter to the judge that sentenced you, explaining the situation.
Write a letter to the judge that sentenced you, explaining the situation.

How can I have my conviction record cleared?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Andrea Rogers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
In Missouri, there are only 3 types of felonies that can be expunged after 20 years of good behavior. You need to consult a lawyer located in the city or county where you were convicted, and ask the lawyer if your type of conviction qualifies for expungement.
In Missouri, there are only 3 types of felonies that can be expunged after 20 years of good behavior. You need to consult a lawyer located in the... Read More

How can I have my conviction record cleared?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by William A. Siebert (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
A Federal expungement is known as a "pardon" and you get it from the White House. Talk to your congressman.
A Federal expungement is known as a "pardon" and you get it from the White House. Talk to your congressman.

I have a grand theft charge and commercial burglary can they be reduced or expunged?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
Perhaps, depending on how long it has been and the number of earlier incidents.
Perhaps, depending on how long it has been and the number of earlier incidents.

If I have a drug charge, how do I get my rights back?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Ezra N. Goldman   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
If you have only one felony that is not among several excluded by statute (and this one should be fine), you can have it expunged after a period. You may well be eligible.
If you have only one felony that is not among several excluded by statute (and this one should be fine), you can have it expunged after a period. You... Read More

Can the police blame my brother for the gun if it was found with his things inside his friend's car?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
I would need to have many war fax, and your brother is going to need to have a good attorney.
I would need to have many war fax, and your brother is going to need to have a good attorney.

Who should I speak with to start this expungement process?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ms. Cynthia Russell Henley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Expungements
In Texas, if you are convicted of anything, you cannot get it expunged. If you got a deferred adjudication probation which you completed, you can petition the court to seal it (called nondisclosure.)
In Texas, if you are convicted of anything, you cannot get it expunged. If you got a deferred adjudication probation which you completed, you can... Read More
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