Q: If I had misdemeanor (s) that happened in 2014 and all the fines are paid how will I know when they can be expunged
I have a couple misdemeanors on my record and 2 felonies... But my misdemeanors are paid off and where done in 2014. How can I know they are eligible or not. And if that's so then when will approximately they be?
A:
There are two types of expungements of criminal cases in Oklahoma. If your sentencing on the misdemeanor was deferred, then you would qualify to have the case dismissed and the court records expunged upon the date to which your sentencing was deferred expiring. Some counties do this automatically and some require you to file a motion. It is best to go with an experienced expungement attorney, because you can also get your arrest records updated with OSBI.
The other type of expungement is an arrest-records expunged. This type provides you full expungement relief that not only causes the records maintained by law enforcement and the court clerk to be expunged, but you can also legally deny the existence that the arrest/case ever occurred. This type of expungement is not automatic. It must be requested by a petition filed in a civil action, and there are numerous fees involved. To find out if you qualify for this type of expungement, contact an experienced expungement attorney to inquire. Most such attorneys should provide you a free case analysis, inform you about your options, and let you know what your cost will be depending on the type of expungement you qualify for and choose to pursue.
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