After you are convicted of a crime in Lansing, you need to continue working with an experienced defense lawyer who can help you fight against a lasting criminal record. After a period of time, it may be possible to have your record cleared, which will make it easier to move on with your life and put a criminal conviction behind you. Grabel & Associates is a premier post-conviction defense firm and we know what it takes to help clients who have been convicted of drug crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, DUI, juvenile crime, property crime, and more. Contact our defense attorneys in Lansing immediately to learn more about our effective defense strategies and how to aggressively combat the damaging effects of a criminal record.
Our Michigan attorneys have been fighting for post-conviction clients in Lansing for over a decade, and can help you explore every option available to you so that you know how and when you can clear your record. Our experienced team has developed the skills needed to protect your rights and your future, and we are available 24/7 to provide you with a free initial consultation that will help you determine what you need to do right now to start the process of expunging your criminal record. It is very difficult to clear a conviction from your record without a lawyer, and if you want to gain an edge in your case, don’t settle for anything less than the best available attorney. Grabel & Associates is recognized for top-notch record expungement representation in Michigan, and we will dedicate as much time as necessary to clearing your name.
There are numerous laws and regulations related to having a criminal record expunged. The fewer convictions you have on your record the more likely it is that you will be able to pursue expungement, however recent law changes have made it possible to have multiple offenses cleared in some cases. Michigan expungement law originally stated that a clear record would only be granted to individuals who had a single charge on record, which does not include multiple charges included in the same criminal complaint. Recent changes to the law now allow for expungement of up to two misdemeanor offenses (if those are the only two convictions on a persons record) or one felony offense (if a person has one felony and up to two misdemeanors on their record).
You will have to wait 5 years to have your record expunged and can only have the specified type and number of offenses on record. It is crucial that you contact a lawyer and find out more about your legal options and what you need to do to fight for a clear record.
Even if you only have one offense on your record, expungement might not be an option. Felonies that carry a max sentence of life in prison cannot be cleared from your record, along with attempts to commit such felonies. Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree can also not be cleared from your record. Additionally, traffic violations will stay on your record.
If your record can be cleared, you will have to file a motion to set aside conviction. If you plead guilty to an offense, were found guilty, or plead nolo contendre, you will have a criminal record. It may be difficult to find work, go to school, obtain loans, travel, or live where you want if you have a criminal record, and it is very important that you fight for a quick expungement if possible.
Our Lansing defense firm is committed to 24/7 availability, and we will provide you with a free initial case consultation now. Our team works in each case we take to figure out every unique client’s legal needs, and we will build an individualized defense strategy based on your legal goals and case details. Our post-conviction defense attorneys know what it takes to achieve the best possible case outcome in difficult situations, and we will dedicate as much time and effort as necessary to fighting for your freedom.
Contact our team right now to speak to an attorney, and begin striving towards a beneficial case outcome.
Speak with a lawyer immediately by calling toll free or contacting us online. We can be reached 24/7 at 1-800-342-7896, and you can even ask to set up a free case consultation with founding attorney Scott Grabel. Don’t wait to hire an attorney, as you may be able to clear your record now. Work with Grabel & Associates and secure your freedom.