depending on the county when the kid finishes his probation and all the conditions of, they can have it removed, yourthful offender status i believe they call it(grand traverse county doesn't do it, but they do in the detroit area). I am surprised your lawyer did not push for it. If it happens at age 18 or older (even if they are 20 years old)than they have to wait 3 years,and stay out of trouble. Then get a lawyer petition the court to have it removed, and maybe just maybe the judge will do it.