Nebraska Criminal Record Expungement Lawyer
Convictions stick. Even one felony or misdemeanor on your criminal record could keep you from living the life you want to live. If you are interested in receiving an expungement or pardon after your arrest or conviction, an experienced attorney can help you. From his offices in Omaha, criminal defense attorney A. Michael Bianchi helps individuals throughout Nebraska clear their criminal records.
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Because a Guilty Plea is Not Your Only Option
The state of Nebraska does not recognize expungements, per se. It is different if you have been convicted of a federal crime. In the Nebraska state system, an expungement is referred to as "setting aside" a conviction. This decision is made at the discretion of the sentencing court. You may have your conviction “set aside” if you completed probation satisfactorily and/or you paid your fine. If you served time for your sentence "unless as a part of your probation", you can not ask that your conviction be set aside. Other options include:
- Pardon: Upon filing an application for pardon with the Nebraska state board of pardons, you may be able to receive a pardon. If you seek a pardon for a felony, current policy required that you must wait until ten years after your conviction or have completed your jail time, which ever is later. If it is for a misdemeanor, you must wait three years.
- Mayoral Pardon: Most cities have their own laws. If you have been charged with a city ordinance violation, you may be able to receive a mayoral pardon. Every city has its own laws, and attorney A. Michael Bianchi can help you understand your options for a mayoral pardon in Omaha and other Nebraska cities.
Reprieve of 15 Year License Revocation
If you have lost your license for a third or more DUI, you may very likely lose your license for fifteen years. If so, after seven years of your license revocation term, you can ask for a reprieve of your license revocation and if granted start driving again, legally. The final decision will be made by the board of pardons. You must display seven years of sobriety, a clean record, and no other reason for your license to be suspended in order to be considered eligible for reinstatement.
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While it is difficult to clear your record and receive an expungement in Nebraska, it is possible. With almost two decades of criminal defense experience, attorney A. Michael Bianchi can help you clean up your record, restore your rights and give you back your dignity. Contact him today for more information about your expungement options.
