It is 2019 and the City of Denver has finally implemented a new program, “Turn Over a New Leaf”, to expunge and dismiss thousands of criminal records dealing with marijuana. Back in 2012, the recreational use of weed became legal in our state. With the legalization, arose questions for those who have been charged and convicted of pot related crimes in the past. Where do they stand in all this? Are they still ‘criminals’? Will their expungements be automatic? Are they free of these charges, convictions, and sentences? Maybe.
“Turn Over a New Leaf” Pot Sealing Program in Denver
The new “Turn Over a New Leaf” program only releases people of low-level marijuana convictions. These people will still need to petition the courts for themselves, though the city is attempting to hasten the process with this site. It is important to know that expungement for these crimes is NOT automatic. You still need to go through the proper steps in order to expunge or Seal your Criminal Record.
The Denver DA’s office predicts that about 13,000 people could be eligible to get rid of their marijuana convictions with this program. And that is just in Denver. If the state government eventually expanded this sealing program out to other cities and counties across Colorado, imagine how many people could be rid of their weed related offenses. If you’ve been convicted of a low-level pot offense in Denver, contact our office today and we can begin the steps of cleaning off your criminal record.
How Long to Wait to Seal My Colorado Criminal Record?
Once you have fully completed your sentence, there may be a waiting period you have to go through in order to get your Criminal Record Sealed. The time you have to wait depends largely on what the conviction was for. It can be anywhere from 1 year to 5 years after you’ve completed your sentence. After that, you may be able to petition the courts to see if a judge will approve your petition. Generally, they do approve your sealing; but if they don’t, the courts will send you a letter detailing why your petition was not approved. Maybe we can help make it happen. By contacting our office for your Criminal Record Sealing needs, we can get this process in motion for you, in order to help you move on and focus on your future.
How Our Weld County Lawyers Can Help Seal Your Criminal Record
Our experienced Weld County Record Sealing defense lawyers can help you get started with Sealing your Criminal Record today. Not all crimes and convictions have to stay on your Criminal Record. If you’ve been convicted of a petty offense, drug crimes, or even juvenile crimes, you may be eligible to get your Record Sealed. In some instances, we can seal felony crimes and misdemeanor crimes. Plus, the law keeps changing to make more crimes seal-able.
INTERESTED IN SEALING YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?
Call our office today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys to discuss the details of your case.
You can reach us at 970-616-6009 or by filling out the Get Help Now form to meet with one of our skilled Record Sealing lawyers in the Weld County and Greeley area.
Together, we can protect your future.
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