Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: 242pc

If you have only been charged then you should hire a lawyer to possibly avoid a conviction and you wont have to worry about whether anything will be on your record or not.

Re: 242pc

Forever. It MIGHT be possible to expunge it, but that is not 'erasing' it. Your criminal record is the permanent consequence of your conduct and choices.

Expungement is generally allowed if there was no prison time sentenced, and if the conviction was not for some of the sex and related violent crimes. IF expunged, you would be allowed to say 'no' on most private employment applications, but must fully disclose the conviction & expungement on any application for public office, licensing by any state or local agency, health care job, child care job, bonding and security clearances, and related other categories.

If you think you qualify, feel free to contact me for the legal help you'll need.

Re: 242pc

You haven't been convicted yet. If you are convicted, while there are ways to "expunge" a conviction years down the road, you'll still find that there's a record. Consult a lawyer in person right away -- well in advance of your court date -- about fighting the charges.

Re: 242pc

Just because you are being charged it does not mean you have to be convicted. Fight your case by getting a lawyer. Even if you can do certain things, like "expunge" your conviction after probation, there will always be a record and some consequences. Criminal records never really go away.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com