Is Getting an Expungement a Difficult Process, especially if you have received more than One Offense?

Under current law, after 5 years have elapsed from the expiration of the sentence of certain offenses, a defendant may apply for expungement....

While this seems like a relatively minor offense, it can result in a conviction of a crime of dishonesty if not handled properly. In Tennessee,...

I am on probation in-TN for a misdemeanor drug chrg (dropped from a felony). Signed my language. Failed my first drug test.

With your statement about "signed my language," I presume you mean "the language" in Rutherford County Court where you agree to serve your sentence...

Am i still eligible for a judicial diversion on felony charges even after having misdemeanors on my record ?

Eligibility usually depends on criminal history. A prior conviction for a misdemeanor may not disqualify a person if no sentence of confinement...

Can I get some reputation to petition the courts and have my case expunge/seal/reverse my case before 5 yrs?

I would note that even after 5 years, the expungment is not automatic. A petition is filed, and the state is given the opportunity to object. It...

Bad check warrent from 2006

There is a provision under the law dealing with warrants that are more than 5 years old; however, it makes a big difference whether the alleged...

How do you get a felony erased from your record??

The expungement statute was changed last year to permit the removal of a single conviction; however, there are numerous requirements that must be...

I'm on probation for misdemeanor charges. I recently caught a new charge and violated my probation for the second time.

There are several factors that need to be considered, such as the county/court/judge where you are currently on probation, the county where you...

Can I get these charges dropped?

There may be a way to keep this off your permanent record, but there are several factors that will weigh in (prior criminal history, where the...

If I had a charge retired can I get a diversion for a different type of offense

If the charge was previously retired and the period of retirement has expired, then no. (You may need to see about getting the case dismissed.) If...