Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

espongement of criminal record

In July of 2000, I was arrested for felony theft. I entered into a plea bargin before judgement. I served six weekends in a county correctional facility and successfully completed my probation. I have not or intend to be involve in any type of criminal activity since.

Recently, I have had the opportunity to obtain well paying jobs, which I so desparately need at this point in my life, but when it is time to do the backgroud checks this criminal record always disqualify me from employment of a well paying job.

My question is how can I clean or get this charge off my record?


Asked on 6/13/07, 9:02 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Bill Wood Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC

Re: espongement of criminal record

You can file a Petition for Expungement in the court where the case was filed. Forms are available at the courthouse or online at the Maryland courts website.

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Answered on 6/13/07, 11:55 am
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

Re: espongement of criminal record

If you were granted probation before judgment, you can file a petition for expungement with the Court. My firm would be glad to help you with this, call anytime.

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Answered on 6/13/07, 8:04 pm


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