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An adult criminal conviction stays on your record forever.

There are steps under which you can get it expunged, IF you qualify, but tht only closes your record to the general public. Law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies can still get access to it.

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In the state of Maine, if you are convicted of a misdemeanor, it will typically stay on your record for life. You may however be able to get it expunged through a lawyer.

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