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    Default Modification of Sentences in Louisiana

    If you receive a suspended sentence, can a judge upon completion of your probationary sentence reduce the length of your suspended sentence, so you can qualify for an expungement.

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    Default Re: Modification of Sentences in Louisiana

    What judges can do depends upon state law, and laws are different in each state. What they will do? Probably something less than what the can do. Consult a local criminal defense lawyer, preferably one familiar with your sentencing judge, about your chances.

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    Default Re: Modification of Sentences in Louisiana

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    What judges can do depends upon state law, and laws are different in each state. What they will do? Probably something less than what the can do. Consult a local criminal defense lawyer, preferably one familiar with your sentencing judge, about your chances.
    My lawyer I had when I was sentence has since past away. After sentencing the judge asked why wasn't an expungement negotiated. He told me to file a motion for expungement according to state law, only the prosecutor can recommend an expungement, but even though I didn't do jail time my suspended sentence didn't allow for expungement. I was told by a lawyer that the only way it could be done is if my sentence was modified to a lesser sentence. That's why I wanted to know if a sentence can be modified after probation has already been served before I spend money on a lawyer to file a motion.

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