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    Default Expunging a Dismissed Charge

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: MI
    I need clarification. Because my 1st offense shoplifting charge from 2005 was dismissed there is nothing to expunge, however a criminal history check will still show the charge. Now, IF I had been CONVICTED of the charge, after 5 years I could file for expungement, thereby clearing my record of any wrong-doing.
    If I am understanding this correctly, those who are actually convicted are better off than those who are dismissed because they can completely erase the event (from a surface background check..I understand that if delved into depper an arrest could still be found, but this would require more work than most employers engage in) while my dismissed charge will follow me forever and prevent me from many job opportunities. Am I misunderstanding something or is this simply unfair?
    Thanks

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    Default Re: Expunging a Dismissed Charge

    There are 50 states thus 50 sets of rules. Some states are as different as Burma is to Austria. But generally the record of arrest never comes off anyone record be they found guilty. innocent orhad the charges dismissed.

    An expungement gets everything (depending on state) arrest records, court findings. mugshot, fingerprints etc.

    Michigan has a process where you can do it yourself (which is nice of them) http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/self...aside_help.htm

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