Ask FREE Legal Question

Michigan | Criminal Law

Next Question »

1/12/12, 3:45 pm

Legal Question

Twenty plus years ago I was arrested on a felony shoplifting charge. However, the charge was reduced to a misdeamor-2nd degree and I paid a $100.00 fine. Is that considered a conviction?

Share This On:

Add to Facebook

Add to digg

Legal Answers

A conviction for a misdemeanor is still a conviction. You might qualify to get it wiped off your record. You should call...

Read More

Answered By:

Charles Kronzek

Yes, that is a conviction although you may be eligible to have it set aside. I have been 100% effective on these when th...

Read More

Answered By:

Timothy Klisz

Share This On:

Add to Facebook

Add to digg

Next Question

Search Questions and Answers

Keywords
State
Country
Area of Law
Search	Any keyword All keywords

Ask A Free Legal Question

Related Questions and Answers

► A 25 year old male kissed a 15 year old female just a peck on the lips nothing more...

► My son is on probation and has been arrested for violating probation. He has been in...

► If i'm on probation under the 74-11 do i have to put conviction on job applications?

► My brother lives in my parents' home in Oakland county. He keeps marijuana (possibly...

► How long can you be held without a warrant being issued

► If someone went to prison for 4 years for child abuse, and she's pregnant again,...

► Is protection of the public health a basic part of the states police power?

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Michigan

View Complete List ▼

Top Areas of Law