Full question:
I have been trying to expunge a 1999 Felony conviction in Wisconsin, but was told that it wasn't possible. After reading this site and others, it appears that Wisconsin Statute 973.015 allows for expungement when a person has successfully completed the sentence if the person has not been convicted of a subsequent offense and, if on probation, the probation has not been revoked and the probationer has satisfied the conditions of probation.I fall under this section, and was very interested in obtaining an expungement under those terms. I would be willing to pay for an attorney if this would be possible, I'm just unsure as to my options.The current case summary for my case is listed below:
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Expungement of Criminal Records
- Date:
- State: Wisconsin
Answer:
Wisconsin Statute Sec. 973.015 has been amended to allow expungement for those convicted of certain misdemeanors and felonies, particularly if the defendant was under twenty-five years old at the time of the offense. Expungement is typically discussed at sentencing, but it can still be pursued later. The eligibility for expungement depends on the classification of your offense, whether it had a maximum sentence of more than six years, and your prior or subsequent convictions. According to the statute: - If you were under twenty-five at the time of the offense and the maximum sentence is six years or less, the court may order expungement upon successful completion of your sentence, provided it benefits you and does not harm society. - If you were under eighteen when committing certain offenses, the court must order expungement upon successful completion of your sentence. - However, expungement is not allowed for Class H or I felonies if you have prior felony convictions or if the felony is classified as violent (Wis. Stat. § 973.015). To qualify as having successfully completed your sentence, you must not have any subsequent convictions, your probation must not have been revoked, and you must have satisfied all conditions of probation. After successful completion, a certificate of discharge will be issued, which will help in expunging the record. For more information on the classification of your felony, users can search for state-specific legal templates at .This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.