Am I Eligible For a Certificate of Rehabilitation Under the New Law? (PC 4852.01)

Certain sex crime convictions could lead to earlier eligibility for a certificate of rehabilitation. Under California Penal Code section 4852.01, the time of rehabilitation is usually 10 years from the date a defendant was placed on probation or released on parole. However, pursuant a recent California Court of Appeal case in People v. Schoop (2012 DJDAR 17373, the court found certain sex crime convictions (311.1) could allow a certificate of rehabilitation to be filed after a 7 year rehabilitation time and not 10 years as previously cited in the code. The court found no rational basis to wait the full 10 years when other sex crimes require a 7 year waiting period before filing a certificate.

The law firm of Wallin and Klarich has been helping people seek a certificate of rehabilitation and governor’s pardon for over 32 years. We can help you too. If you or a loved one is currently registering as a sex offender in California, call us today at 888-749-0034. At Wallin & Klarich, our knowledgeable Southern California criminal defense lawyers will protect your rights.