You should hire an attorney and plan a strategy for dealing with this matter. I assume there is a warrant out for your arrest, in which case you...

Generally at arraignment, a not guilty plea is entered; then, at the diversion entry hearing you may change your plea to guilty or no contest. ...

In most cases, at the arraignment the judge will set diversion eligible cases for a hearing. At this hearing, the person may plead guilty or no...

Felony in Oregon 25 yrs ago for growing marijuana. Will that show up in an Oregon background check?

Yes, this will show up on a background check, but the good new is that it is eligible for expungement. When Oregon legalized marijuana, the...

Assuming you otherwise qualify, you may file your petition to have this expunged 3 years from the date of conviction.

If I complete deferment and my case is dismissed how long will it take for my record to be sealed?

Assuming you have no other arrests or convictions, this record will be eligible to be sealed (commonly referred to in Oregon as "expungement") as...

Expunging, not going to be an option for me anytime soon?

The misdemeanor theft conviction acts to delay your ability to have the older conviction expunged. While the misdemeanor theft conviction will be...

Chance of jail time petty theft if convicted twice?

I am reposting your question in criminal defense. You should really talk with an attorney about the specifics of your case. And, since your...

I want to get my criminal record expunged

As with any case, an attorney is not required. The decision as to whether handle it yourself or hire an attorney really depends on your comfort...

When can you expunge your record after 2 theft convictions?

The answer depends in part on whether either of the theft charges was reduced to a violation. If both convictions remained misdemeanors, the 2014...