Is it possible to have my conviction as a predatory offender expunged or reduced?
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Is it possible to have my conviction as a predatory offender expunged or reduced?
I’m 24 and I’ve been registered as a predatory offender for many years from an incident when I was 11. About 5 years ago, I lived with a friend for 7 months who never told me that I had some mail come to his place. It was the regular check in forms with BCA. I soon had another conviction for not complying with the terms of registration. It has become impossible to find a place to live with this hanging over my head now, so I was wondering what the possibilities would be of getting my conviction expunged or even reduced to where I can find an apartment?
Asked on September 29, 2011 under Criminal Law, Minnesota
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You will have a very difficult time doing so since this has been on your record since you were 11. You know you needed to check in and the failure to do so was your responsibility. Talk to a criminal defense attorney who has a great amount of experience with expungements and see if there is anything that can be done. Only meeting with an attorney prepared with court transcripts, the original arrest report and what else you have to show the attorney you might be eligible for a lowered charge. The only one who can help would be the attorney since he or she would need to see all of this and the evidence before deciding what would be helpful to you, if anything.
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