Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

My wife has a 5150 detention she was held for 72 hours and released. she is a school teacher and will this be on a record if she does a live finger print scane for teaching? and if so can we expunge this? thank you your site is very helpful, rick.


Asked on 5/25/10, 9:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Of course it will be on her record, and no, it can't be 'expunged'. That commitment may also have made her into a 'prohibited person' under federal and state law who cannot own or possess a firearm or ammunition. If concerned about that, check with the local police or district attorneys dept, or apply at a gun store for a 'NON- purchase background check'.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 12:57 pm


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