Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

I was found guilty of possession of paraphernalia and put on probation before judgement. The probation period was for one day and ended 10/16/10. I had other charges along with it but all were given the disposition nolle prosequi. I was wondering when I could file for expungement? Is it bad to apply for expungement to early?


Asked on 3/20/12, 5:36 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

The law says 3 years, but sometimes judges grant motions to permit expungement earlier than that.

Here is a link to information about expungement:

http://mdcourts.gov/courtforms/joint/ccdccr072br.pdf

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Answered on 3/20/12, 5:51 pm
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

Unless you have a really really good reason, you will have to wait 3 years. But there is no harm in filing early, you won't waive your right to file again.

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Answered on 3/21/12, 8:20 am


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