Is it possible to get the class B misdemeanor off my record without waiting the required 4 years because I was under the age of 21?
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Is it possible to get the class B misdemeanor off my record without waiting the required 4 years because I was under the age of 21?
I am now 21 and I have a class B Misdemeanor on my record for credit card fraud. I had been 19 at the time and had borrowed my step mother’s credit card and plead guilty. I was told because I was under the age of 21 I could have it removed from my record without waiting the 4 years. Is this possible? If so how do I go about doing so?
Asked on August 2, 2011 Utah
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you were convicted of a misdemeanor when you were nineteen (19) years of age there is the possibility that you can have the misdemeanor expunged. Meaning, have the conviction eliminated through a motion filed with the court.
Whether or not there is a possibility to have this conviction expunged you should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Not all applications to expunge a conviction are granted. Factors depend upon how long ago was the conviction, what the conviction was for, the reasons for the request and what the convicted person has done since.
Good luck.
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