 And some minor marijuana convictions will automatically be expunged following Governor Westmore's mass pardons in June. But it will be more difficult for some Marylanders to clear their record. Legal Aid's Chief Attorney, Megan McDermott, tells Channel 2 News that just because a person is pardoned, it may take more than the conviction off their record. Sorry, it may take more to get the conviction off their record. McDermott says Legal Aid will be hosting cannabis expungement clinics throughout the year.