If you are under eighteen you can have your record sealed and then destroyed when you turn eighteen. If you are over eighteen then you could get your record on both the misdemeanors expunged. To qualify for expungement, the petitioner must have completed probation, paid all fines and restitution, not served a sentence in state prison for the offense, and not be currently charged with a crime. Expungement will not keep the expunged crime from acting as a priorable crime. Expungement will not have any impact on the use of a DUI conviction as a prior. With more facts an attorney cha give you a complete answer.

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Replied: 9/30/2011

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The best way is to not have it on your record in the first place. You should contact an experienced attorney, who may be able to negotiate a deal with the Judge whereby your earn a dismissal. MIP is a relatively minor charge, so a good attorney has some wiggle room with the court.

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Ask court if they have a "program" to keep off record. Most courts will have them because it is a one year license loss if you are convicted.

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It will go off your record when you are no longer a minor. (basically it will be gone) In the future do not give officers permission to search anything. You should still speak with a criminal defense lawyer, he or she may be able to suppress the evidence in this case

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