Michigan Criminal Attorneys Blog
A criminal conviction can hurt a person’s ability to obtain school loans, get accepted into some school programs, advance in a career, and obtain licensing for some employment areas. Many are embarrassed by a prior criminal conviction, and worry how it will effect their reputation, and if their past will affect their family.
While a case is still pending prior to the entry of a conviction, there are several provisions in the law that allow the conviction to become a nonpublic record such as:
1) Holmes Youthful Trainee Act – HYTA is for persons between the age of 17 and 20 years. There are some offenses in which HYTA is not allowed);