Questions answered by Christine Swenson

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I missed my court date on the 11th. I thought it was on the 21st. It's a traffic matter. Where do I go from here?

Christine's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

You can talk with an attorney but you'll also want to keep your PO informed of what happened. You don't want to face probation revocation because...

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My husband has a class2 misdemeanor and it is very difficult to find a job. Can it be expunged?

Christine's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

Mr. Bryan is correct about the inability to expunge the record. Employers have the advantage to be very picky regarding whom they hire given the...

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DWAI conviction, traffic or criminal offense?

Christine's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

I'm sorry to say that the answers are both no. A conviction cannot be sealed. DWAI is a criminal conviction. I'm not sure who you're getting...

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I need someone in the Denver area to help me clear a warrant. ASAP!!

Christine's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

I agree with both of my colleagues' statements. Avvo is a great resource for you to find an attorney. Mr. Chappell is an excellent attorney who...

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If someone does not post bond to get out of jail. Will they stay in jail till their next court date then be released?

Christine's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

The person arrested will remain in custody until bond is posted or the case is completed. Your friend should apply for the public defender and...

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With a Deferred Judgement that has been sealed is there anyway to make it so it sealed from police/ other courts as well?

Christine's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

Sorry, you're out of luck. Your records will always be available to law enforcement nationwide.

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Any way to exunge a criminal record that has been sealed in co?

Christine's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

I agree with Mr. Leroi's and Mr. Geil's answers. You should consult with either gentleman to determine your situation more fully.

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Waiting to file I-485,Marrying a girl having green card,can cross chargebility be used?

Christine's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

I agree with my colleagues on this.

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I am an Army veteran who is in deportation proceedings for a felony I committed in 2006?

Christine's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

If you naturalized through your military service, your citizenship can be revoked when and if you separated from the U.S. armed forces under other...

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Green card for future employment

Christine's answer | Answered on June 14, 2013

This is not as simple as it sounds given the information you provided. I suggest you contact an immigration attorney in your area to discuss or at...

Christine Swenson's Answers (316)

I missed my court date on the 11th. I thought it was on the 21st. It's a traffic matter. Where do I go from here?

My husband has a class2 misdemeanor and it is very difficult to find a job. Can it be expunged?

DWAI conviction, traffic or criminal offense?

I need someone in the Denver area to help me clear a warrant. ASAP!!

If someone does not post bond to get out of jail. Will they stay in jail till their next court date then be released?

With a Deferred Judgement that has been sealed is there anyway to make it so it sealed from police/ other courts as well?

Any way to exunge a criminal record that has been sealed in co?

Waiting to file I-485,Marrying a girl having green card,can cross chargebility be used?

I am an Army veteran who is in deportation proceedings for a felony I committed in 2006?

Green card for future employment