Question: My son was charged with a felony for going into a bank and trying to cash a bad check. He had just turned 18 when this happened and it was his first offense. He was given 2-years probation and has not been in trouble a single day since June, 2009! Please inform me as to how I can go about having his record expunged and his felony charge changed to a misdemeanor. My son is unable to gain any type’s of employment, due to this conviction.

The Judge’s Answer: Once your son case is over, he cannot get the matter reduced to a misdemeanor. Unfortunately, he is not eligible to expunge or seal his record. He should try to obtain a pardon or executive clemency.