Q: How can get a Misdemeanor off of my record that was dismissed back in 2012?
A:
If it was dismissed, you are *probably* eligible for an expunction.
An expunction is a legal procedure that results in all records of the arrest being destroyed. Once your expunction is done, criminal records searches should not show a record of the arrest (right now it likely shows that you were arrested but that your case is dismissed). Typically it takes around 6 months, but that can vary.
If your case was dismissed because you pled on a different case, you might not be able to get it expunged, though.
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A: You can file an expunction or non disclosure depending on the facts.
A: File a expunction or non disclosure . It depends on why the case was dismissed
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