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    May 26, 2010, 12:41 PM
    Can retail theft be taken of criminal records
    I went to a lawyer to get retail theft expunged and told me I couldn't because I pleaded guilty. I need help to get it off somehow.What can I do?
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    May 26, 2010, 12:47 PM

    I would believe the Attorney who is familiar with the specific charges, your plea and the laws in your State. Here is info on all of the States: Expungement and Criminal Records: State-Specific Information - Criminal Law

    Getting a CONVICTION expunged is nothing like getting a GUILTY PLEA expunged. Who advised you to plead guilty?
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    Sep 3, 2010, 04:32 PM
    What did you steal? How much did you steal? What was the value? How old are you?
    Crucial Question!
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    Sep 4, 2010, 04:39 AM

    Hello j:

    In terms of expungement, I don't see ANY difference between pleading guilty and being found guilty at trial... I'd visit another lawyer.

    excon
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    Sep 8, 2010, 03:39 PM

    As long as you haven't been convicted of another crime since you were convicted of the original crime you can get it expunged. You need at least 5-10 years in between the time you were originally convicted and the date you apply for the expungement. Contact a lawyer who does criminal law for a living and ask him how much it will cost. The time frame beginning to end can take up to 9 months to accomplish and the attorney must be paid in full by the hearing on the matter as well for you to get excellent representation. It can be done.
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    Sep 8, 2010, 04:31 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Lyingsuns3t View Post
    What did you steal? How much did you steal? What was the value? How old are you?
    Crucial Question!

    Fill me in - why are these crucial questions?
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    Sep 9, 2010, 12:10 AM
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    To be considered for a removal or crime off your record, you need to have good standing. What I mean by that is, there more likely to take off a candy bar theft vs. a car jacking. The higher the value, the less likely the judge will do it. It also de
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