Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I was convicted of a felony recieving stolen property as a civil commitment 21 years ago. I was told at sentencing I was eligible for EXPONGEMENT if I successfully completed parole with no violations of parole and I did.


Asked on 3/24/15, 4:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case off your record, but it adds a notation that the case was dismissed. That allows you to tell most employers that you have not been convicted of the crime, but it remains on your record and still counts as a prior conviction.

If you went to prison, you're not eligible. If you were bourbon probation and successfully completed probation, you are.

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Answered on 3/24/15, 5:19 am


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