Q: How to remove a conviction record for a traffic petty misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169.14.2(a)(3) after 5 years?
I have a Petty Misdemeanor Conviction from May 2017 under Minnesota Statute 169.14.2(a)(3) for "Traffic - Speeding - Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate 65/55" as I had paid off the fine ($118) without appearing in the court. Now in June 2023, I wanted to know how can I remove this record completely? I was looking into options of "Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea and Vacate Conviction" and getting that conviction out of my drivers license history but not sure how to proceed and am not sure if these are the right options for me. I currently do not live in Minnesota and any guidance with respect to this would be appreciated?
A: You would want to pursue an expungement of the conviction. An attorney can assist with this. It is doubtful that the Court would allow you to withdraw the guilty plea this many years after the fact. The expungement would remove the conviction off of your driving record.
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