question: how long does a misdemeanor stay on your record?

answer: for example in arizona all crimes you been found quilty of stay with you for 99years no exceptions other states good question, there are expunge laws to help with employment issues, it very's state to state. check your state laws to find out if you can expunge you record. (must be a hardship issue ie.. employment homeless ect..) but mostly they stay for life until you remove it