Expungement

Arrests can be difficult. Having an arrest on your record can have consequences, including with your employment. When searching for a job, employers tend to ask about prior convictions and/or arrests. This can determine whether or not you get the job.

If you were previously arrested and charges were never filed, you may be eligible to apply for the 851.8 Petition. Under California Penal Code Section 851.8, in any case where a person has been arrested and no accusatory pleading has been filed, the person arrested may petition the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the offense to destroy its records of the arrest. If the law enforcement agency denies the petition, petition may be made to the superior court that would have had territorial jurisdiction over the matter.

If you or a loved one is in need of cleaning up your record, it is important that you talk to an experienced attorney. At Wallin & Klarich, our Southern California expungement attorneys have over 30 years of experience in handling all types of criminal matters. Our attorneys are aggressive and have extensive knowledge on the law. Our attorneys are committed to helping those who find themselves in theses situations. Call us today at (888) 749-0034 or visit us on our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.

California has always been tough on collecting restitution from convicted criminals, but now it has stepped up its efforts even more. The newly signed law allows the state controller to deduct unpaid restitution fines for crime victims from the income tax refund of a person who owes restitution.

The bill also allows the Victim’s Compensation and Government Claims Board to authorize the reimbursement of more than $2,000 for relocation assistance for victims, where the additional money is appropriate die to the unusual, dire or exceptional circumstances of a particular claim.

Having a conviction on your record is often embarrassing and can affect your life in unexpected ways. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have 30 years of experience handling a variety of criminal matters. If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense, it is important that you immediately call our experienced attorneys; we will provide you with an aggressive defense. If you have a conviction on your record, our experienced California expungement attorneys can help you get the conviction removed. Our attorneys can be contacted by phone at 1-888-749-0034 or through our website at www.wklaw.com.