Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado
Deferred sentence - meaning?
After completion of a successful
deferred sentence and the dismissal of
a misdemeanot count, is that on record
as a conviction?
Asked on 3/11/07, 11:25 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Philip Rosmarin
Rosmarin Law Firm
Re: Deferred sentence - meaning?
No. It is on record as a dismissal. But it is still on record. You may seal that record by application to your district court.
Answered on 3/11/07, 1:25 pm
Daniel Fenaughty
FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC
Re: Deferred sentence - meaning?
The Feds will treat it as conviction. State will treat it as dismissed. You should seal it. That takes it off you record, except for purposes inviolving firearms (Feds).
Answered on 3/11/07, 7:26 pm
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