Sealing a misdemeanor conviction on your Larimer County Court criminal record in Fort Collins, CO is in your best interest. Many people who have been convicted of even a misdemeanor can attest to how difficult life becomes with a criminal record. Searching for a job or landing an apartment become even harder with a misdemeanor conviction on your record. The good news is that with a top Larimer County record sealing lawyer, your conviction may be eligible to be sealed. This means that hiring managers and landlords can no longer view it, significantly increasing your chances of finding a job or housing.
Can You Seal a Misdemeanor Conviction in Fort Collins, CO?
Yes, misdemeanor convictions can generally be sealed in Fort Collins, CO. While some misdemeanors are ineligible for sealing, most misdemeanor offenses can be sealed. Some misdemeanors that are eligible for sealing include:
- Harassment, C.R.S. 18-9-111
- Assault in the Third Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-204
- Prohibited Use of Weapons, C.R.S. 18-12-106
- Criminal Mischief, C.R.S. 18-4-501
- Disorderly Conduct, C.R.S. 18-9-106
- Criminal Trespass, C.R.S. 18-4-502+
Which Misdemeanors are Ineligible for Sealing in Loveland?
Per C.R.S. 24-72-706, there are several misdemeanors that are ineligible for sealing in Loveland. These include, but are not limited to:
- Driving Under the Influence, C.R.S. 42-4-1301 (1)(a) / DUI
- Driving While Ability Impaired, C.R.S. 42-4-1301 (1)(b) / DWAI
- Any misdemeanor charged as a crime of Domestic Violence, C.R.S. 18-6-800.3
- Cruelty to Animals, C.R.S. 18-9-202
- Child Abuse, C.R.S. 18-6-401
- Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6
- Indecent Exposure, C.R.S. 18-7-302
- Public Indecency, C.R.S. 18-7-301
- Unlawful Sexual Contact, C.R.S. 18-3-404
However, there are some circumstances in which misdemeanors that are otherwise ineligible may be sealed.
How Can I Seal a Misdemeanor Conviction if it’s Ineligible at the Larimer County Courts?
C.R.S. 24-72-706 (2)(b) states that a misdemeanor conviction that is ineligible for sealing may be sealed at the Larimer County Courts if:
- The District Attorney consents, or
- The Court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that:
- Your need to have the record sealed is significant and substantial,
- Enough time has passed that you’re considered to no longer be a threat to public safety, and
- Public disclosure of the record is no longer necessary to protect or inform the public.
Contact a Top Fort Collins Record Sealing Lawyer Today
If you would like to seal a misdemeanor on your criminal record, the best way to ensure success is by contacting a top Fort Collins record sealing lawyer today. Our lawyers with over 30 years of experience handling record sealing cases can file the Motion to Seal on your behalf. This will significantly reduce the possibility of the Motion to Seal being rejected simply because of error. We will also represent you if the Larimer County Courts set a record sealing hearing, which is likely if your misdemeanor conviction is ineligible to be sealed.
Don’t try to seal your record alone. Call the O’Malley Law Office today so that we can help you live in freedom again.
If you’re looking to seal a misdemeanor conviction, contact the top Fort Collins criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office today by calling (970) 658-0007. Together, we can protect your future.
The location for the Larimer County Justice Center is 201 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. We’ll see you there!
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