Starting October 1, 2017, more criminal offenses will be eligible for expungement in Maryland. These include guilty findings for misdemeanors. MarylandExpungement.com will be able to expunge more criminal records. If you want to expunge your criminal record online, the easiest way is to use MarylandExpungement.com. Take the free expungement eligibility test to find out if your case can be expunged.
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New Expungement Law in Maryland October 2017
So what is the new expungement law in Maryland? The new expungement law in Maryland was passed in 2016 and will be enacted on October 1, 2017. After October 1, 2017, MarylandExpungement.com (MDE) will be able to expunge even more criminal cases for clients. The new expungement law in Maryland will allow for even more criminal cases to be expunged. This will include cases where the individual was found “guilty” of certain crimes. For a list of the new crimes, check our out blog post on the crimes that can be expunged in October 2017.
When Can I Expunge 2nd-Degree Domestic Assault in Maryland?
The new expungement rule in Maryland for second degree assault involving domestic violence is a little different. Expungement for a violation of Second Degree Assault that was an offense classified as a domestically related under §6-233 of the Criminal Procedure Article may not be filed earlier than 15 years after the person satisfies the sentence or sentences imposed for all convictions for which expungement is requested, including parole, probation, or mandatory supervision
Criminal Convictions That Are Now Eligible for Expungement
Starting on October 1, 2017, the following criminal offenses will be eligible for expungement under the new Maryland law, even if the Defendant was found guilty. That means, if a Defendant was convicted or these misdemeanors, they can still be expunged.
Alcoholic Beverage Crimes Eligible for Expungement After 10/1/2017
- Alcoholic Beverage Article 6-320 – Disorderly Intoxication
Business Occupations and Profession Law Eligible for Expungement
- Business Occupations and Professions Article 17-613(a) – Real Estate Brokers
Business Regulations Crimes Eligible for Expungement
- Business Regulation 5-712
- Business Regulation 19-304
- Business Regulation 19-308
- Business Regulation 5-600’s
- Business Regulation 5-900’s
Court Law Eligible for Expungement After 10/1/2017
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- Courts Article 3-1508
- Courts Article 10-402
Commercial Law Crimes Eligible for Expungement in Maryland
- Commercial Law Article 14-1915
- Commercial Law Article 14-2902
- Commercial Law Article 14-2903
Criminal Procedure Crimes Eligible for Expungement After 10/1/2017
- Criminal Procedure Article 5-211 – Failure to surrender after forfeiture of bail or recognizance
Guilty Findings for Criminal Laws in Maryland that Can Be Expunged after October 1, 2017
After October, 1, 2017, you will be able to expunge the following criminal crimes, even if you were found guilty. TO have your record expunged in Maryland, visit MarylandExpungement.com. All the legal work is done online, no need to visit a lawyer or pay exorbitant fees to have your record expunged.
- Criminal Law 3-203 – Assault in the Second Degree
- Criminal Law 3-808 – Filing fraudulent liens prohibited
- Criminal Law 5-601 – Possessing or administering controlled dangerous substance
- Criminal Law 5-618 – Possession or purchase of noncontrolled substance
- Criminal Law 5-619 – Drug paraphernalia
- Criminal Law 5-620 – Controlled paraphernalia
- Criminal Law 5-703 – Unsolicited mailing
- Criminal Law 5-708 – Inhalant
- Criminal Law 5-902 – Prohibited Acts (CDS)
- Criminal Law 6-105 – Malicious burning or personal property in the second degree
- Criminal Law 6-108 – Burning trash container
- Criminal Law 6-206 – Breaking and entering motor vehicle – Rogue and Vagabond
- Criminal Law 6-303 – Public utility interference – Electrical Equipment
- Criminal Law 6-306 – Serial number – Alteration and sale of good
- Criminal Law 6-307 – Serial number – possession and use
- Criminal Law 6-402 – Trespass on posted property
- Criminal Law 6-503 – Giving a false train signal
- Criminal Law 7-104 – General theft provisions
- Criminal Law 7-203 – Unauthorized removal of property
- Criminal Law 7-205 – Failure to return rental vehicle
- Criminal Law 7-304 – Obtaining telephone records without authorization prohibited
- Criminal Law 7-308 – Prohibited transfer of recorded sounds or images
- Criminal Law 7-309 – Penalty for transfer of recorded sounds or images
- Criminal Law 8-103 – Obtaining property or services by bad check
- Criminal Law 8-206 – Obtaining property by counterfeiting, theft, or misrepresentation
- Criminal Law 8-401 – Fraudulent conversion of partnership assets
- Criminal Law 8-402 – Fraudulent misrepresentation by corporate officer or agent
- Criminal Law 8-404 – Pyramid promotional schemes
- Criminal Law 8-406 – Misuse of documents of title
- Criminal Law 8-408 – Unlawful subleasing or motor vehicle
- Criminal Law 8-503 – Public assistance funds
- Criminal Law 8-521 – Fraudulently obtaining legal representation from Public Defender’s Office
- Criminal Law 8-523 – Housing Assistance – Knowingly making a false statement
- Criminal Law 8-904 – Racing horse under false name
- Criminal Law 9-204 – Bribery of person participating in or connected with athletic contest
- Criminal Law 9-205 – Acceptance of bribe by person participating in or connected with athletic contest
- Criminal Law 9-503 – False Statement – To public official concerning crime or hazard
- Criminal Law 9-506 – Maryland Higher Education Commission fund application – False or concealed material fact
- Criminal Law 10-110 – Litter control law
- Criminal Law 10-201 – Disturbing the public peace and disorderly conduct
- Criminal Law 10-402 – Removing human remains without authority
- Criminal Law 10-404 – Cemetery – Destroying funerary objects, indecent conduct
- Criminal Law 10-502 – Bigamy
- Criminal Law 11-306(a) – House of prostitution
- Criminal Law 12-102 – Betting, wagering, gambling, etc.
- Criminal Law 12-103 – Playing certain games
- Criminal Law 12-104 – Gaming device, or building, vessel, or place for gambling
- Criminal Law 12-105 – Gambling on vessel or building or other structure on or over water within the State
- Criminal Law 12-109 – Prearrangement or predetermination of horse race results
- Criminal Law 12-203- Sales and draw of lottery devices
- Criminal Law 12-204 – Location of sales or barter of lottery devices
- Criminal Law 12-205 – Possession of lottery devices and records
- Criminal Law 12-302 – Possession or operation of slot machine
Election Law crimes that can be expunged after October 1, 2017
- Election Law 13-401 – Authority Line
- Election Law 13-602 – False statements or entry
- Election Law 16-201 – Offenses relating to voting
Family Law crimes that can be expunged after October 1, 2017 in Maryland
- Family Law 4-509 – Fail to Comply with Protective Order
Health General Laws that can be expunged in Maryland after 10/1/2017
- Health – General Article 18-215
Human Services Crimes that can be expunged in Maryland after 10/1/2017
- Human Services Article 4-411
- Human Services Article 4-2005
Insurance Crimes that Can Be Expunged After 10/1/2017
- Insurance Article 27-403
- Insurance Article 27-404
- Insurance Article 27-405
- Insurance Article 27-406
- Insurance Article 27-406.1
- Insurance Article 27-407
- Insurance Article 27-407.1
- Insurance Article 27-407.2
Public Safety Crimes in Maryland That Can Be Expunged, Even if Guilty
- Public Safety Article 5-307
- Public Safety Article 5-308
- Public Safety Article 6-602
- Public Safety Article 7-402
- Public Safety Article 14-114
Real Property Crimes in Maryland Eligible for Expungement after 10/1/2017
- Real Property Article 7-318.1
- Real Property Article 7-509
- Real Property Article 10-507
Maryland State Government Crimes Eligible for Expungement After 10/1/2017
The New Maryland Expungement law takes effect on October 1, 2017.
- State Government Article 9-124
Tax – General Crimes Eligible for Expungement in Maryland After 10/1/2017
- Tax – General Article 13-1001
- Tax – General Article 13-1004
- Tax – General Article 13-1007
- Tax – General Article 13-1024
Maryland Common Law Offenses Eligible for Expungement After 10/1/2017
- Common Law Offense of Affray
- Common Law Offense of Rioting
- Common Law Offense of Criminal Contempt
- Common Law Offense of Hindering
- An attempt, a conspiracy or solicitation of any of the offenses listed above
How Long Until You Can File for An Expungement of A Guilty Misdemeanor?
An expungement for the above listed crimes, except Assault Second Degree and domestically related crimes, may not be filed earlier than 10 years after the person satisfies the sentence or sentences imposed for all convictions for which expungement is requested, including parole, probation, or mandatory supervision.
An expungement for a violation of §3-203 (Second Degree Assault) of the Criminal Law Article or for an offense classified as a domestically related crime under §6-233 of the Criminal Procedure Article may not be filed earlier than 15 years after the person satisfies the sentence or sentences imposed for all convictions for which expungement is requested, including parole, probation, or mandatory supervision.
How Do I File for Expungement of These Crimes?
The easiest and fastest way is to use MarylandExpungement.com. You complete a 2 minute questionnaire, if eligible, make payment and a Maryland expungement attorney will complete all the paperwork for you. All the legal documents will be drafted and all court costs will be paid.
How long Does an Expungement Take?
After the paperwork is filed by MarylandExpungement.com, the expungement process takes approximately 90 days to complete for all jurisdictions except Baltimore City. Baltimore City can take up to 6 months for the expungement process to be completed.
There is no way to fast track or speed up the expungement process. The expungements are processed by the Clerk of Court for each jurisdiction.
How Do I Get My Record Expunged in Maryland?
The fastest and easiest way to get a record expunged in Maryland is to visit MarylandExpungement.com.
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