What are the chances of getting a D felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor?
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What are the chances of getting a D felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor?
I recieved a class D felony for 2 DUI’s in less than a year 13 years ago.
Asked on March 26, 2012 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is nearly impossible to get "convictions" reduced because once convicted, whether by plea or by guilty at trial, the conviction remains as is on your record unless you appeal the conviction and win on appeal. In your case, it appears that these felony convictions have been on your record for the past 13 years. My advice is to seek a criminal expungement, or attempt to "set aside the conviction" to help clear up your criminal record of the felony charges. The problem with expungements is that in most states, you are only allowed to expunge (1) felony off your record, so my hope is that you were not convicted of (2) class D felonies. Speak with a criminal defense attorney in your area to determine your eligibility to seek a criminal expungement because the likelihood of having the felonies reduced to a misdemeanor are slim.
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