How do I get a criminal charge off of my record?
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How do I get a criminal charge off of my record?
I recently pled guilty to a possession of marijuana charge and went to a conference before we were to go to trial. It never made it to trial because the judge said that since I was held overnight he dropped all of the charges, meaning they were merged. The fourth charge, the possession charge says guilty. I walked oy of cout that day and simply paid a $45 court fee and left. Now I am trying to get a jon and the background check is picking this up. What can I do? Can I write to the judge who handled my case pleading to him to help me to remove this? I am a very good person, no trouble since I was like 17; I’m 36 now. I am a student with a vey high GPA and have received a scholarship.
Asked on May 23, 2013 under Criminal Law, Maryland
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You need to get a lawyer to see what exactly you were held guilty of and what you can do to get this expunged. If you cannot get it expunged, see if the sentence can be lowered or sealed. The bottom line is even though the other charges were dropped, you will still have this as a guilty verdict and it may be a misdemeanor but you will still have to report/disclose it if you cannot get the latter expunged. Do not talk to the judge directly. Talk to an attorney about what you can do.
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