If I was cited for possession of a controlled substance, how can I get this expunged from my criminal history record?

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If I was cited for possession of a controlled substance, how can I get this expunged from my criminal history record?

I was in a car that was pulled over for speeding. We were cited for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia because the officer was aware of the smell of marijuana coming from the car. I was wondering as to what I could possibly do to have it expunged because I am worried about the impact of the crime. It would lead to my ineligibility for certain educational opportunities (financial aid and scholarships) and inability to work in professional field I am already working towards. I was exceptionally cooperative with the law enforcement. My court date is in 2 weeks. I am an 18 year-old college student and cannot afford a lawyer.

Asked on September 2, 2014 under Criminal Law, Utah

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

More information is needed here.  You say that your court date is in two weeks.  That means that a criminal case is pending right?  Expungement is not available if there is a case pending.  Were you arrested and is this an arraignment?  Were you just ticketed?  If you can not afford an attorney request legal aid be appointed NOW. If the charge can be reduced and if you can enter a conditional or deferment program then you need some one to help with that and you need to comply with the program to have the matter dismissed.  Then you need to have the arrest record wiped out. Here is a link on expungement fyi. Learn from this mistake.

https://www.utcourts.gov/howto/expunge/


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