Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Background checks

Is there anything I can do to hide a misdameaner? About 15

years ago I committed a petty theft,did community service and completed everything the court asked. Is there anything

I can do so when a background check is done this doesn't show up

Thank You


Asked on 7/23/02, 5:58 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Diamond Diamond & Associates

Re: Background checks

Once a misdemeanor has been sucessully completed, you can get the matter expunged. If this is something you would like to do, please contact my office at 310/277-1707 so that we can discuss the process.

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Answered on 7/23/02, 12:20 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Background checks

Misdemeanors can be expunged if you have had no further trouble with the law; call if you are interested in doing so. 714-960-7584

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Answered on 7/23/02, 1:40 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Background checks

This procedure is routinely done by the probation department in many counties. There is a minimal charge for this service. Before expunging the charge be sure that is was charged as a misdemeanor rather than a felony. If it is a felony have it reduced to a misdemeanor under penal code section 17 prior to having it expunged.

If you have problems with the process then you should hire an attorney.

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Answered on 7/24/02, 1:49 am


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