misdemeanor?
2007-07-20 15:28:03 · 5 answers · asked by Go 24! JG is Awesome! 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I was 18 when it happened. The judge decided to deny my request because I was charged with poss. of marijuana. They suspended my license. Like 3 months 10 days later I got in trouble for DUS. It happened 7 years ago, and I have never been in any trouble after that. It is keeping me from being a nurses assistant at any nursing home.
2007-07-20 15:34:18 · update #1
It would probably depend on the laws in your individual state or locality. If you think the judge did something wrong in the case you can appeal to a Board of Judicial Review, which most states have. May have a different name but the same idea.
I would advise seeing a lawyer to be sure what you can do and so you can know the law. The judge may be held to do what he/she does by the law itself.
Its been my experience that judges don't always explain their decisions or why they made the decision they made. Sometimes the law requires certain things. Thats why seeing a lawyer or asking Community Legal Services for advice may be a good thing.
2007-07-20 15:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by hossteacher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as I really love and appreciate MeowIt'sNotRight, in this case he is mistaken. Not all states automatically seal juvenile records. The problem here could be if your probation wasn't over till after your 18th birthday. In any event, you can appeal this to the next level court. You really can do this yourself. Depending on how much time has lapsed since this incident, it should not be difficult but again a lot depends on the issues surrounding your offense. Apparently it was not so bad as you only had a misdemeanor. People at the link below do this kind of work.
2007-07-21 08:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by Faye Prudence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had been a minor, they would automatically have been sealed. You were not a minor, you were a legal adult. You can appeal the decision but it will be costly. Your attorney can give you details and what your chances are. If you know a senator or congressman, they can help you.
2007-07-20 23:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can appeal anything to the next higher court, but remember it is going to take awhile for it to get through the appeals decision, and it is going to cost you a lot of money
2007-07-20 22:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by dahorndogd013 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
minors records are locked at age 18 anyway. so if you are over 18....no one can access them
thanks for asking
2007-07-20 22:31:44 · answer #5 · answered by Blue October 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋