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What are the benefits of clearing my criminal record?
Today’s job market is getting tougher. With the advent of modern technology, an employer can look up a prospective clients criminal record instantaneously. When looking for work a person who has a previous conviction and has to look for work is at a disadvantage.
We will represent you in reducing your felony to a misdemeanor. We can also dismiss your misdemeanor. Many times if you are on probation, we will represent you in seeking an early termination of your probation. We can seal your juvenile records if you grew up fast. Finally, sometimes you may be falsely accused of committing a crime and the arrest records will stick around. We will represent you in court in for the purpose of destroying those records. Click here to start.
What are some of the effects of getting my records cleared?
>It Will:
- Result in the dismissal of the case;
- Allow you to answer on job applications that you have not been convicted. If, however, you are applying for a government job or a job which requires a government-issued license, certificate or permit, or a job which involves a security clearance, the conviction will be discovered – in such cases, you should disclose the conviction and its dismissal;
- If the conviction was for a felony, it is the first step in obtaining a pardon.
>It Will Not:
- Remove the conviction from your Rap Sheet – California and FBI criminal history records will still show the conviction and a dismissal per PC 1203.4″;
- Reinstate the right to possess firearms (reduction to a misdemeanor may accomplish this if the offense is not one of violence;)
- Allow you to omit the conviction from applications for government issued licenses;
- Seal or otherwise remove the court case file from public inspection – anyone who knows where to look will be able to find the court case file (probation reports are in confidential files and are not subject to public inspection 90 days after sentencing;)
- Prevent the conviction from being used as a prior to increase punishment in case of a subsequent conviction;
- Prevent the conviction from being used for impeachment purposes if called as a witness;
- Prevent the conviction from being considered and used to refuse or revoke government licenses and permits such as teaching credential, nursing license, bus drivers license, security guard certificate, etc., however, the expungement usually reduces the weight given the conviction by the licensing agency.
- Eliminate the conviction from consideration for Immigration purposes.
I've grown up in Southern California and attended Cal State Fullerton and Pacific Coast University School of Law. My entire career has been devoted to helping people who have been charged with crimes. I believe most crimes are prosecuted under the assumption they will not be defended which can lead to wrongful convictions. 