Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Esponging a record

Can manslaughter be esponged from a record in the state of Michigan


Asked on 3/30/08, 5:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Esponging a record

We can petition the court for an expungement for you. Call us at

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Answered on 3/30/08, 8:55 pm
Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: Esponging a record

First, the word is "expungment". And the correct term in Michigan is "setting aside a conviction."

Second, it has to be at least 5 years since your conviction date.

Third, this has to be your first and only criminal conviction of any kind anywhere. No other misdemeanor or felony convictions anywhere. Even DWLS will make you ineligble.

Fourth, there's a technical process to follow. So hire a lawyer to make sure it's done right, and the best argument for it is made.

Fifth, although they don't have veto power, the prosecutor has to be in the loop, and can object. Victims can object, too.

Sixth, judges have discretion to grant the request or deny it. There's no telling ...

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Answered on 4/04/08, 4:53 pm


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