I get at least two requests weekly on how to expunge a criminal conviction to some minor offense that was committed years ago, which is impacting work opportunities. What is painfully obvious in many of the requests is: (1) a good attorney would have beat the charges outright, and there would have been no conviction; and (2) the person had no idea of the impact that the plea would have on his/her life years later. In many instances, the accused entered a guilty plea without the benefit of an attorney, because: (1) the accused did not think the charge was serious; (2) the accused thought the plea from the friendly prosecutor was a good deal; or (3) the accused claims he could not afford an attorney. As a criminal attorney that hires real estate attorneys when I buy property, I cannot imagine any scenario in court where going pro se is a sound idea.
If you elect to still represent yourself in court, please keep my number handy for the violation of probation hearing.
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