What is an expungement?
Can my Theft Case be Expunged so that the Public cannot find it?
Expungements and Theft Cases: Being accused of a theft case is an assault on your good name. It creates the impression you cannot be trusted. Employers, landlords, banks and more will not do business with persons who have been arrested for theft. Having a theft conviction is worse.
Expungements: Luckily, in 2015 the Minnesota Legislature passed what is commonly known as the “Second Chance” expungement law. The expungement law now allows a judge to expunge a past theft arrest or conviction. The expungement seals the record such that in most cases the public cannot see or learn about this past offense.
Minnesota passed legislation in 2015 that makes it easier to expunge criminal records. What are a few of the changes made by this law?
Do I qualify for an expungement?
This is very complicated question and the only real way to answer it is to meet with an experienced expungement lawyer. Where cases have been dismissed, diversion program was completed or no conviction was entered, such as a stay of adjudication the odds a court will grant the motion are very good. Other cases may qualify, too. For instance, if the conviction is more than a few years old and the amount of the theft was not more the $5,000.00 the case may be expunged. Thankfully, Martin Azarian has many years of experience practicing expungement law. If you hire Martin Azarian you will be working with an attorney who has a proven track record of sealing nearly all his client’s felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor theft cases.
Who should think about getting an expungement?
My case was dismissed. Why can others still see it?
People ask me this all the time. A dismissal is not the same as “disappeared”. Even if the prosecutor or judge told you there would be no record, they meant “no criminal record”. There will always be a court record of your offense and the public will see it. The only way to remove this public record is a successful expungement motion.
What are the advantages of getting an expungement?
What is the biggest mistake people make after their theft case is dismissed?
The biggest mistake people make is not retain an experienced expungement attorney after learning the matter will be dismissed or has been dismissed. Remember, waiting for a job interview and then hiring an attorney at the last moment to file for an expungement is too late. That is because there are time requirements that delay expungement hearings.
How do I find out if I qualify to expunge my theft case?
If you hire Martin Azarian to represent you for your theft matter, he can help you navigate the incredibly complicated expungement and court processes. Hiring Martin Azarian, an experienced theft defense and expungement lawyer is the first best step to learning about your rights, options and obtaining the best result possible.
Call Martin S. Azarian today at 612-343-9000 or 952-975-0663 for your free initial phone consultation.
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Minnesota theft defense attorney Martin S. Azarian is a well respected attorney in the Minneapolis & St. Paul area with a winning record of successful case results. Martin has defended theft cases throughout Minnesota which have resulted in charges being reduced, dismissed charges, reduced sentences, resolutions and in many cases no jail time. If you've been charged and want to consult with Martin, contact him today for a case evaluation by calling 612-343-9000 or using the contact form on this page.