January 24, 2012 By Paul Wallin

YES. In California you can retain a criminal defense law firm to prepare a formal legal motion pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4. You can file the motion since you are no longer on probation. When the motion is granted what happens is your prior guilty plea is set aside, a not guilty plea is entered and the case is “dismissed”.

This will mean when you apply for most types of jobs you can answer that you were never convicted of a criminal offense. However, there are limitations to this rule. IF you apply for a government job or a job that requires a state license you must reveal the fact that were you found guilty but you can state that the charge was dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4. There is a maximum $120.00 filing fee that you must pay when this motion is submitted to the court.

AUTHOR: Paul Wallin

Paul Wallin is one of the most highly respected attorneys in Southern California. His vast experience, zealous advocacy for his clients and extensive knowledge of many areas of the law make Mr. Wallin a premiere Southern California attorney. Mr. Wallin founded Wallin & Klarich in 1981. As the senior partner of Wallin & Klarich, Mr. Wallin has been successfully representing clients for more than 30 years. Clients come to him for help in matters involving assault and battery, drug crimes, juvenile crimes, theft, manslaughter, sex offenses, murder, violent crimes, misdemeanors and felonies. Mr. Wallin also helps clients with family law matters such as divorce and child custody.

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