Do you have a Class D Felony conviction which is more than 3 years old? If so, your time as a “convicted felon” might soon be over!
The Indiana House recently passed House Bill 1033 which allows courts to convert Class D Felonies to Class A Misdemeanors after 3 years so long as the convicted person is not a sexual or violent offender and the Class D Felony offense did not result in bodily injury to another person.
The Bill has not completed the entire process to become a law yet, but most expect it will pass and become effective in July of this year. (Read how a bill becomes law in Indiana here.)
Indiana has traditionally been slow to forgive mistakes, but this is yet another sign that we are finally giving hard-working people a second chance. The attorneys at Gordon A. Etzler & Associates, LLP will monitor this story closely to make sure we give our clients every chance to start anew. If you have an old conviction, give us a call and we’ll be happy to discuss all of your options!
