About 4-5 years ago I was accused of stealing a $30 giftcard from a customer. Is there any way to get this charge expunged from my record?
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About 4-5 years ago I was accused of stealing a $30 giftcard from a customer. Is there any way to get this charge expunged from my record?
I was working at Wal-Mart and shortly after I quit I was accused of stealing a customer’s giftcard. And instead of fighting the ticket I just took it. And now I can’t get a job anywhere!!! I don’t want to lose my car. I need to pay rent. I just need a job. Is there any way I can get this charge expunged from my record???
Asked on June 10, 2009 under Criminal Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Misdemeanor convictions (your case) can be expunged under Wisconsin law, so long as the convicted defendant was a minor at the time of the commission of the crime, and completed all requirements of the sentence without committing any other crimes and without any other charges pending, a person may be able to have the criminal misdemeanor conviction expunged from his or her record.
Since you didn't give your age at the time of the offense, I don't know if expungement is available to you or not.
You should speak to an attoreny in your area on this. Possibly there is something else available to you under Wisconsin law of which I am unaware.
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