Does anyone know what the procedure is for....?

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getting a Misdemeanor expunged?  I have googled, and they all come up with different scenario's.
The charge I had is closed, its only been closed since March 2010.  I made an error while trying to file a charge against someone else, they had better proof than I did. (I really did think they stole from me) but the police thought that I was lying and filed a filing a false report against me.  I got the lowest sentence and fine.  

(I really lucked out, the prosecuter and judge finally heard my side of the story, and said it was a misunderstanding.) I had to file guilty because before the prosecuter heard my side, he said that I messed with the police and he was going for the guilty plea, not the diversion.

Anyway, is getting a misdemeanor exponged expensive for the above charge?  I am in the state of Indiana, and the county of Johnson if anyone is familiar with this.


Truely greatful for any intellegent input. 

Thank you in advance.

? · Accepted Answer

You would have to get a pardon. I found the pardon packet that you would have to fill out for Indiana. The pardon packet explains the procedures and also the information that you would have to fill out.

www.in.gov/idoc/files/pardonpacket.pdf

rjrmpk · Answer

This answer depends upon where the offense occurred and local procedures. Because you were convicted, you cannot get the misdemeanor expunged.

You MIGHT be able to have the case reopened and request a trial. You should enter a not guilty plea and hope you are found not guilty. You run the risk of being found guilty.

If found not guilty, you then must petition the court, or maybe even a higher court, to have the arrest record expunged and to quash the indicia of arrest (destroy fingerprint cards & arrest records.)

I'm almost positive you'll need legal help. 

Best wishes

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