How long does a misdemeanor remain on your records?
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Some courts did not computerize till recently but its still there in a cabinet at the court house write a letter or go in to see the jude of the muni court and demonstrate to him that you have not been doing crime but good works and they will expunge or seal the records  expunge is best try some community service like feed peple at a church or build a habitat house better yet get a group and clean litter down town and contact the news paper and tv   good luck An OLD DUDE
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Depending on which state you reside in, and the extent of the injuries incurred on the victim, the punishment has a wide range, including but not limited to, jail time, payment of medical expenses and/or fines. In the State of Florida for example, Battery, ranges from a misdemeanor to a felony. Sentencing for Battery ranges from 1 year to life. Assault is a misdemeanor in the 2nd degree; Aggravated assault is the felony. Sentencing can range from 60 days for the 2nd degree misdemeanor to life for the felony.
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Of course it is still on your criminal record so it will follow you for life.  But on applications or anything like that don't leave it off when it asks if you've been convicted of a crime.  If you don't put it on there and a company hires you they can fire you if they find out.  Just be honest and if they ask, explain the situation.
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Dear Friend,\n\nSurpisingly, he may be able to get these sealed or expunged. I imagine it'd be best to go to a criminal defense lawyer to help.\n\nSee http://www.lac.org\n\nCan criminal conviction records be sealed (including expunged, erased, or purged)? \nYes, most misdemeanor and felony convictions can be expunged provided the individual has a limited criminal history, has no cases pending, and the following time periods have elapsed following completion of sentence: 15 years for multiple class B and C misdemeanors, 10 years for an alcohol- or drug-related traffic offense, 7 years for a felony and 3-5 years for a misdemeanor. Utah Code Ann. § 77-18-12. The following convictions may not be expunged: capital felony, first degree felony, second degree forcible felony, any sexual act against a minor, any registerable sex offenses, and attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit these offenses. Utah Code Ann. § 77-18-12(1). \n\nUnless adjudicated for murder or aggravated murder, juvenile records may be sealed upon age 18 and one year has elapsed since termination of juvenile court jurisdiction or after one year has elapsed from unconditional release if committed to the Division of Youth Corrections. During the one year waiting period the individual must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor of moral turpitude and have no pending criminal proceedings. Utah Code Ann. § 78-3a-905(1), (2), and (5). \n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
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Six years isn't long enough to prove she's changed her ways. She shouldn't volunteer the information if they don't specifically ask for it.\nYou can't get a criminal record expunged just because you don't like it. You have to have conclusive evidence to prove you weren't guilty of the crime you were convicted of.
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A Class A Misdemeanor is a crime that is considered serious enough to serve up to 1yr in jail.\n\n"Misdemeanor" means an offense, other than a "traffic infraction," for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of fifteen days may be imposed, but for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year cannot be imposed. \n\nCriminal solicitation in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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You will get a background check when you have the job.  The misdemeanors are a very negative part of your background.  They are usually looking for major convictions.  If you were at a young age the time period may be considered
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If you haven't gone before the Judge yet you might still have a chance of having it expunged from your record after 2 years, through a pretrial diversion program.  Depending on what you were arrested for, and if the Judge agrees to this you will have to take a class relating to whatever your crime was, pay court fees, and keep your record clean for 2 years following the class.  If you do not get in any more trouble, your record will be cleared.  However, if you commit another crime you will have the current charges and previous charges weighed against you.  I would recommend you talk to the Prosecuting attorney who is in charge of your case about the Pretrial Diversion program ASAP and see if you qualify. \n\nIf you have already gone before the Court, well you are pretty much stuck with the Misdemeanor forever.....sorry!!!
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There is a statute of limitations for how long the DA has to file a case, depending on whether it's a misdemeanor or felony, and what kind of felony.  \n\nBut, you would not have gone to court or had to post bail if charges were not filed.  What else does your paper work say?
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Its on your criminal record for life. As for your car insurance? Mine is 3 years.  Some places are different. The lowest I found was 3 years.
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Felonies don't fall off your record for determining your punishment or determining if you are a suspect in future crimes help around or in your area. However there is a 7 to 10 year limit set down by federal law that you don't have to report them and the employer can't search for when filling out a job application or being considered for employment.
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Crimes you commit stay on your public record.  However, there is a way to have a felony expunged.  See an attorney.  It'll be expensive.
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I believe they keep the records for up to 7 years, but remove themselves from the situation.\n\nThat could be untrue though!
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The answer is yes. The criminal record lives on until it is expunged. An expunged record will be sealed and made publicly unavailable, so that it's beneficial to the convicted individual for a clean slate. Ask your attorney about expungement application process.\n\nDropping charges and not pressing charges are basically interchangeable.
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If you are over the age of 18, it will stay, no mater what. you may request for the record to be removed but that does not happen much
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Doesn't sound like it was a misdemeanor. There are all sorts of minor violations which do not become part of any criminal / permanent / public records. If all you got was a ticket, then this is probably not something still on your record.
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I have seen low-level misdemeanor "Theft by Check" (Hot Check) warrants surface after 15 years. However, let me say that 20+ years ago the criminal background records were not maintained very well. If your offense was a low-level misdemeanor then it may have never been put in the system. However if you are really interested you can easily find out. Just call the local sheriff's office where the offense occurred (albeit 23 years ago) and just ask to speak to a person in the warrants section. Give them your name and date of birth and ask if you have a warrant. If you do have a warrant the sheriff's office will tell you.