How Does a Misdemeanor in Another State Affect Expungement in New Jersey?
New Jersey is one of many states that allows individuals to expunge criminal convictions under certain circumstances. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor in another state, it could affect your eligibility to expunge your conviction in New Jersey.
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Function
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In New Jersey, when a conviction is expunged, all records relating to the arrest, court proceedings and conviction are removed, and for most purposes, they are considered to have never existed.
Eligibility
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New Jersey has a fairly liberal expungement statute. Most convictions--including many felonies--can be expunged in New Jersey. While the judge ultimately has the discretion to approve or deny a petition, most convictions are potentially eligible.
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Prior Expungement
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If you were convicted of a misdemeanor in another state, the conviction alone may not disqualify you from having a conviction expunged in New Jersey. If, however, you had the misdemeanor expunged elsewhere, you will be disqualified in New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 2C:52-14 specifically states that a prior expungement will be cause to deny a New Jersey petition to expunge.
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