Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

can I get my "attempted robbery " charge reduced to a misdemeanor in the state of CA. I already completed probation successfully and subsequent to completing 3 months in county jail. I want to move on with my life.


Asked on 8/11/09, 3:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If you've already been sentenced, no. An option now is to seek expungement. Many convictions can be 'expunged' by proper application and Motion to the court, but only if there was no prison time served or even sentenced, if it was not for certain sex and DV crimes, if you completed all terms of probation, and if you have no new charges. The record would then show the conviction was retroactively withdrawn and the charges dismissed. If expunged, you would be able to say 'no' to conviction on most employment applications. If you�re serious about doing so, and you think you qualify, feel free to contact me for the legal help you'll need.

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Answered on 8/11/09, 3:46 pm
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

I agree with the other attorney. You can attempt to teminate probation early and expunge the conviction. But you cannot get the charge reduced to a misdemeanor, as there is no such charge as misdemeanor attempted robbery. Many lawyers, including ours, have helped many people get expungements of their convictions. I wish you well...David Wallin

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Answered on 8/11/09, 4:53 pm


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