Misdemeanor convictions typically do not go away. Rather, they remain on your criminal record unless or until they are expunged or sealed. The same holds true for felony convictions. Most states allow you to try to clear your record by filing for an expungement. The expungement process typically results in the court erasing an arrest …
Being arrested for a crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. Often we can help you get charges reduced or dismissed, and avoid jail and a criminal record.