In the 2011-2012 Session of the Indiana General Assembly, Public Law 69-2012 was passed allowing D felons to reduce their past mistakes and have them entered as Class A Misdemeanors. (See new I.C. s 35-50-2-7).
In order to reduce a Class D Felony conviction and have it entered as a Class A Misdemeanor:
1. The offense cannot be of a sexual or violent nature (as defined in I.C. 11-8-8-5);
2. The offense did not result in bodily injury to another person;
3. The offense did not involve perjury or official misconduct.
4. At least three (3) years must have passed since the sentence was completed (if any);
5. At least three (3) years must have passed since any other obligations were satisfied; and
6. The defendant has no pending criminal charges.
If you meet these criteria and would like to have your Class D Felony conviction reduced to a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana, GORDON ETZLER & ASSOCIATES, LLP can help! CALL FOR FREE CONSULTATION! (219) 531-7787
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My receiving stolen property conviction was January 2, 2004 in Shelby county, Indiana. I.completed my sentence in prison on December 18, 2007 and had 6 months parole after and completed successfully. Please respond promptly, as I am very excited for New opportunities in the job market.
I made a mistake, my conviction was January 4, 2004, I believe.
Dear Sarah,
It seems like you would be a good candidate for Criminal Record Sealing or the Reduction of your Felony to a Misdemeanor, however, I would need to know more about your case. Go ahead and give our office a call (219)531-7787, you won’t be billed for the call!
-Attorney Anna Christodoulakis