Thursday, April 1, 2021

What Exactly is an “Expungement” in Michigan?

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In the last year, there has been a lot of “buzz” about Expungement of Criminal Records in Michigan. In 2020, Michigan passed a series of “clean-slate” initiatives which expanded the eligibility for people to seek expungements, and in many cases, shortened the waiting period to apply. Then, in 2021, the legislature proposed adding OWI convictions to the expungement eligibility list, and the bill will head to the Governor for possible enaction.  

Why so much attention to expungements? The consequences of a criminal conviction can be both long-lasting and life-altering: loss of employment or inability to find a job; financial ruin; family/custody/relationship upheaval; and—of course--loss of freedom.

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If a loved one or you has been convicted of a crime in Washtenaw County or throughout Southeastern Michigan, please contact Dan Geherin and his team immediately. They’re available 24/7, and they will put their 24+years’ courtroom and cross-examination experience to work in protecting your interests. Schedule online at GLGMichigan, or call 24/7 (734) 263-2780.   


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