Q: How can one, 5 years post conviction, get a felony case dismissed?
I cared for my parents, in their home, for years, without pay. I was convicted of using > $1K and <$20K of their money. I was given no credit for paying for their groceries or working without pay.
A: If you were convicted, you cannot get the case dismissed post-conviction. You also cannot seal or expunge a felony conviction for this type of charge. There are a number of ways you could attempt to re-open the case, such as an appeal for ineffective assistance of counsel, but if 5 years have passed these options would likely be time barred unless you have a very good reason for the delay.
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