Can I get my felony conviction downgraded to a misdemeanor?
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Can I get my felony conviction downgraded to a misdemeanor?
I was convicted of a class !felony possession of cocaine in 2003. I didn’t go to jail/ prison; I got 2 years probation and community service. I haven’t been in trouble since and I have one prior misdemeanor shoplifting charge within 3 months of this charge.
Asked on April 13, 2011 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You can probably get your conviction downgraded if your criminal defense attorney (who is experienced in expungement and or sealing of criminal records) can first downgrade or expunge the misdemeanor shoplifting charge if you have yet to be convicted of it. Once that goes away, there is more of a likelihood you can get the charge downgraded if you show your connection to the community, the fact you have stayed out of trouble, your career success, and of course, any family ties. Make sure you show that you are no longer involved with any type of drug, and ensure that you emphasize you were not sent to prison and but did your two years of probation and your community service with success. If you have any letters of recommendation or anything from that experience that can help you, use it but remember to talk it all out with your attorney first.
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