Can a class C misdemeaner be removed from your criminal history record?
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Can a class C misdemeaner be removed from your criminal history record?
This happened 4 years ago; it was crminal mischief. It is now effecting my getting a job.
Asked on June 11, 2012 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Most felonies and misdemeanors are eligible to be expunged from your criminal record so long as you meet your state's eligibility requirements. In most states, you have to wait at least five years from the date of your conviction to apply for an expungement. Once your record is expunged, you can legally say that you have never been convicted of a crime. The legal term for an expungement is "Application To Set Aside Conviction".
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