Expungement: How to Clear Your Criminal Record
Expungement is a legal means of having convictions cleared or "set aside" from your criminal record. It is an important means of protecting your future, especially when it comes to seeking employment or educational opportunities including scholarships.
If you were convicted of a crime or accepted a plea agreement, a reputable and skilled criminal defense lawyer may be able to secure the expungement of the charge from your criminal record. Expungement can make a world of difference to you in the future. Please contact the law offices of Willis & Willis in Kalamazoo or Paw Paw and tell us about your situation.
Our experienced attorneys will explain what your options are and what we can do to help you.
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Expungement may be sought in Michigan for any crime except:
- A conviction for a crime punishable by life imprisonment
- A violation of criminal sexual conduct
- Drunk driving
- Conviction for more than one offense
Five years must pass after sentencing before a conviction can be set aside by expungement for someone who was not imprisoned as a consequence of his or her conviction. Someone who is imprisoned must wait until five years after his or her release from prison to apply for expungement.
Minor in Possession (MIP) of Alcohol
Michigan has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to minors and alcohol. If you were caught by police at a party or in a car that was pulled over and you were ticketed for having alcohol in your hand or in your system, a conviction on your record could haunt you for years to come. You could be excluded from some types of employment because of your permanent record. You need a smart and aggressive criminal defense lawyer who knows how to fend off the prosecutor.
Juvenile Crimes Defense
If your minor child has been charged with a crime, you will need an aggressive juvenile crimes attorney to represent their interests. We can discuss your child’s situation with the prosecutors and referees who will hear the case and help keep them out of the juvenile home. At Willis & Willis, we can also help protect your son or daughter’s juvenile record. Under some circumstances, we may be able to keep a juvenile conviction off your child’s record until he or she is 30 years old. For a free consultation to discuss your child’s juvenile crimes defense, contact us today.
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Are you or someone you love facing charges related to Michigan's Open Intoxicant Law? Protect your rights and your future. To discuss your legal options with an experienced Kalamazoo criminal defense attorney, e-mail or call Willis & Willis TOLL-FREE at 800-610-6938.
