California’s Fresh Start Act Makes Expungement Easier
California's Fresh Start Act Makes Expungement Easier Beginning on January 1, 2023, Senator Scott Wiener’s Senate Bill 1106 was signed into law. SB 1106, otherwise known as the Fresh Start Act, helps individuals clear their criminal records by removing outstanding restitution and restitution fines as a barrier to expungement. Continue reading to see if you may be eligible for expungement under this new law, and contact our attorneys at Wallin…
Read MoreHow Can an Expungement Help Me Get a Job? (PC 1203.4)
How Can an Expungement Help Me Get a Job? (PC 1203.4) In today’s economy, job-seekers need every advantage they can get. While you cannot control an employer’s decision to hire you, you can affect what influences them. Almost every employer will ask whether you have been convicted of a felony, some may also ask whether you have been convicted of a misdemeanor. A criminal record can be the deciding factor…
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Your Good Conduct in Custody Can Now Satisfy “Honest and Upright Life” Requirement for Expungements [Penal Code section 1203.4a(a)]
Your Good Conduct in Custody Can Now Satisfy “Honest and Upright Life” Requirement for Expungements [Penal Code section 1203.4a(a)] Does a criminal defendant’s subsequent good conduct while serving in custody time count as rehabilitation for expungement purposes per Penal Code section 1203.4a(a)? That’s precisely the question the California Supreme Court sought to answer in their recent review of a trial court’s denial of a criminal defendant’s expungement in People v.…
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Should I Get an Expungement for Immigration Purposes?
Should I Get an Expungement for Immigration Purposes? If you are a non-U.S. citizen living in the United States, you are probably aware that there has been a recent increase in the amount of persons being taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Many of these people are at great risk of being deported. However, most people do not realize that there may be legal ways for you…
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How to Seal an Arrest Record in California (PC 851.8)
How to Seal an Arrest Record in California (PC 851.8) If you are arrested for a crime, your arrest record could impact you for the rest of your life. Even if you are not convicted of the crime you were arrested for, your arrest record will not go away. However, there may be a way for you to have your arrest record sealed and destroyed in California. You may be…
Read More6 Reasons Why Reducing a Felony Conviction to a Misdemeanor is Worth the Expense
6 Reasons Why Reducing a Felony Conviction to a Misdemeanor is Worth the Expense If you have been convicted of a felony, you probably know the effect your felony conviction has on your life. Having a criminal record can make living life difficult. But you may be able to reduce a felony conviction to a misdemeanor in California. There are numerous benefits to having a felony conviction reduced to a…
Read MoreDoes a Governor’s Pardon Seal or Destroy Your Criminal Record?
Does a Governor’s Pardon Seal or Destroy Your Criminal Record? If you are convicted of a crime, your conviction will affect critical aspects of your life and the negative stigma will follow you forever. However, receiving a Governor’s Pardon could reduce some of the impact your criminal conviction has on your life. While receiving a pardon will restore some of your rights, it will not seal or destroy your criminal…
Read MoreAre You Eligible for a Governor’s Pardon? (California Constitution, Article V, Section 8)
Are You Eligible for a Governor’s Pardon? (California Constitution, Article V, Section 8) The Constitution of the State of California under Article V, Section 8 authorizes that anyone convicted of a California criminal offense is eligible to receive a governor’s pardon. A governor’s pardon is a formally recognized declaration of the state that a person is entitled to restoration of many rights that were forfeited as a result of a…
Read MoreOrange County Expungement Attorney – Expungement vs. Certificate of Rehabilitation
Orange County Expungement Attorney - Expungement vs. Certificate of Rehabilitation Expungement vs. Certificate of Rehabilitation Having a criminal conviction on your record can have a negative impact on your personal and professional life. Finding a job or even a place to live can become a difficult process. Depending on your conviction, you may be eligible for an expungement of your conviction or a Certificate of Rehabilitation to help you move…
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So You Want To Clean Up Your Criminal Record: Expungements Are An Option for a Fresh Start in Southern California
So You Want To Clean Up Your Criminal Record: Expungements Are An Option for a Fresh Start in Southern California In Southern California individuals who have been convicted of a crime often seek ways to clear their criminal record. One common term that is used in this process is expungement. Choosing Wallin & Klarich expungement attorney to represent you in an excellent position to achieve your goal. We have over…
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