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Question: When I was 18 I got a class 6 undesignated felony. I did my probation and got off it early. I turned in paperwork to the court to try and get it dropped down and it got denied. I am currently in my second year of ASU and have not been in any trouble. What can I do? I will not be able to get a job.

Answer: If you complied with the terms of your probation, which is sounds like you did considering you were released from probation early, the judge should have reduced the charge to a misdemeanor after you completed probation. If the judge denied the request, there should have been some reason given for the refusal. Some may include new offenses committed, unpaid restitution, or other factors. I would suggest investigating why the judge denied the request, satisfy those terms, then resubmit the request. Otherwise, wait six months and again request a reduction to a misdemeanor. You will also want so speak with the probation department to see if they are in agreement to the reduction, and they may be able to shed some light on why the judge denied the request.