Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

criminal law/ expungement

I plead guilty to a misdemeanor crime and i need to get it expunged i am on probation(informal) until 6/2010 I know more details on the incident to prove my innocents what can i do?


Asked on 2/28/09, 4:21 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Matthew Koken Law Office of Matthew S. Koken

Re: criminal law/ expungement

Hire an attorney. That attorney will need to make a motion to terminate probation. This may or may not be granted, depending on many things.

If the court grants that request, the attorney will make a motion to expunge your convinction from your record. This may or may not be granted and depends on many things as well.

Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss the issue further or need assistance. Best of luck.

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Answered on 3/02/09, 1:01 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: criminal law/ expungement

You will never 'prove your innocence', that isn't what court proceedings do. But, you could get the conviction expunged, if you qualify, once you successfully complete all terms of your probation. It is also sometimes possible to get probation terminated early for good cause, which would allow expungement earlier. Feel free to contact me if serious about getting legal help in doing this.

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Answered on 3/02/09, 2:20 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: criminal law/ expungement

You will never 'prove your innocence', that isn't what court proceedings do. Besides, you pled and admitted your guilt on the record. But, you could get the conviction expunged, if you qualify, once you successfully complete all terms of your probation. It is also sometimes possible to get probation terminated early for good cause, which would allow expungement earlier. Feel free to contact me if serious about getting legal help in doing this.

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Answered on 3/02/09, 2:21 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: criminal law/ expungement

The case is over, and you lost. If you really thought you were innocent, you should have hired a lawyer and demanded a trial. You can still possibly try to withdraw your plea, call me if interested.

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Answered on 2/28/09, 4:44 pm


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