Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

30 year old misdemeanor record

I have 5 misdemeanor charges in boulder in 1970 (2 separate arrests) booked under an alias (on both) but on MY record and I need them at least 'sealed' as they are causing me problems visiting canada..I cant afford an attorney and I would like to resolve this ASAP as it causes hardships on my my canadian daughter, and grandsons, having to come to washington to visit me..what is the most expeditious way to do this ?


Asked on 1/25/09, 5:53 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Paul Ferris Law Office of Paul T. Ferris

Re: 30 year old misdemeanor record

Contact the nearest Canadian conusulate or "google" [ Canada "certificate of rehabilitation" ] and pursue their relief.

By now, you must realize that despite your repeated queries approaching nearly a year, you are not going to find specific free and accurate legal advise for your specific problem.

Go to the authorities that are telling you your record is a problem for them and ask THEM what relief would satisfy them.

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Answered on 1/26/09, 4:19 pm
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: 30 year old misdemeanor record

Your question actually relates to canadian immigration law. Since this record causes you problems i assume canadian immigration is already aware of the charges so "sealing" them would do little good. You'll need to consult with a canadian immigration attorney to see what remedy (sealing, vacating, etc) will do some good before pursuing the matter further with a Colorado criminal defense attorney.

At your service,

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Answered on 1/25/09, 11:19 pm
Daniel Fenaughty FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC

Re: 30 year old misdemeanor record

CRS section 24-72-308 will tell you what you can seal and when, Go there to learn "what to do".

When lay people go to statutes, it is VERY important that you pay attention to: punctuation (periods, commas, colons and semicolons); terms defined elsewhere in the article, section or subsection; disjunctive and conjunctive language; directive and permissive language. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/26/09, 11:07 am


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