Can My Criminal Record be Expunged?

A lot of clients who call us to inquire about a pardon or an expungement are under the assumption that because they have a criminal conviction from Maryland on their record, that it’s with them for life. In some cases this is true, but not always. There are many instances where a criminal conviction in Maryland can be expunged.

In Maryland, there are many misdemeanor convictions that can be expunged. Some of these misdemeanor convictions include:

Second Degree Assault
Possession of a Controlled or Dangerous Substance
Fourth Degree Burglary
Theft
Unauthorized Removal of Property
Failure to Return Rental Vehicle
Obtaining Property by Bad Check

In Maryland, if you’re convicted of a misdemeanor that is eligible for expungement, you must wait 10 years after your case has concluded, including parole, probation, and mandatory supervision. You also must not have been convicted of another criminal offense since.

In Maryland, there are also a few felony convictions that can be expunged. These felony convictions include:

Possession of a Controlled or Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute Theft
First Degree Burglary with the Intent to Commit Theft
Second Degree Burglary
Third Degree Burglary

In Maryland, if you’re convicted of a felony that is eligible for expungement, you must wait 15 years after your case has concluded, including parole, probation, and mandatory supervision. You also must not have been convicted of another criminal offense since.

In instances where a case cannot be expunged, we also have attorneys who handle pardons and/or assist clients with the pardon process.

At Cochran & Chhabra, we have successfully expunged thousands of convictions for clients over the years. Call or text us today at 410-268-5515 if you or a loved one needs help with an expungement.