Minnesota criminal lawyer, Ryan Garry, lays out the timetable for expungement for various levels of offense. He points out that eligibility for expungement depends on the nature of the offense and its outcome. If an individual was not convicted—for example, if the case was dismissed or resulted in a not guilty verdict—expungement may be sought immediately. For those who completed a diversion program, expungement becomes available one year after discharge from probation. A misdemeanor conviction may be expunged two years after probation, a gross misdemeanor after four years, and certain felonies after five years. He emphasizes that only specific felonies qualify, and eligibility must be reviewed under the statute enacted in January 2015.