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Criminal Records Expungement
Cleaning Up Your Criminal Record – Expungement – California Penal Code Section 1203.4
If you were convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, you may petition to have the court withdraw your guilty plea and dismiss your case upon the successful completion of certain requirements. The effect of this expungement process is that it will release you from all “penalties and disabilities” arising out of the conviction and your criminal record will reflect that your conviction was expunged.
How to Qualify for a Criminal Records Expungement
To qualify for expungement, you will need to have successfully completed your probation, which requires that you satisfactorily:
- Serve the term of your probation,
- Pay all fines and restitution,
- Make all necessary court appearances,
- Refrain from committing any new crimes, AND
- Comply with any other conditions of probation imposed by the court (i.e., community service, counseling, CALTRANS, etc.).
A Southern California expungement attorney at Wallin & Klarich can petition the court on your behalf to have your record changed to show a dismissal rather than a conviction, which may allow you to truthfully say you have not been convicted of a crime. However, this dismissal has certain limitations and will not protect you in all circumstances. For further details or inquiries, contact our experienced attorneys at Wallin & Klarich today at 888-280-6839 or visit us online at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.
