Is it possibleto get an early expungement of a criminal conviction?
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Is it possibleto get an early expungement of a criminal conviction?
In 2007 I was convicted of petty theft, a misdemeanor in MI. Probation ended summer of 2008. After probation I was told I could get this expunged from my record in 5 years. I have since moved downstate, attended college, received a bachelor degree, and am now seeking training needed to get into a physician assistant masters program. I want to get certified as a nursing assistant (CNA) to get my training but am told that I cannot do so until my 5 years is up. This means that I would have to sit around and wait for another 2.5 years. Is it possible to get this expunged early?
Asked on January 13, 2011 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I would seek consultation from a criminal attorney in the Michigan area to see if you can make an application to the Court ofany type to allow you to expedite the process. Generally speaking the laws on this issue are pretty strict. But maybe somewhere in the legislative intent or the case law there is a provision that would allow the courts to consider your application early: that you have redeemed yourself and are trying to enter in to society with a clean slate and with a valuable profession; that you have been a model citizen since the conviction - whatever. Some straw to grasp. It is worth a shot. Good luck to you.
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