I got a ticket for marijuana, how can I get it off of my driving record?
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I got a ticket for marijuana, how can I get it off of my driving record?
I had less then one ounce. I paid the fine but the charge is still on my record.
Asked on January 11, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you were ticketed for the marijuana possession offense and you paid the fine, you essentially plead out to a conviction for an infraction. As a result, the conviction for this infraction will remain on your driving record as a matter of custom and practice in the insurance industry for at least 5 years.
Potentially you might consider consulting with a criminal defense attorney about getting the conviction expunged but given the fact that the conviction recently occurred, you most likely will not be in a position to get it expunged.
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