Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: expunging

It's too complex to tell you how to do it yourself, but theoretically you could do it yourself if you were willing to spend hours and hours in frustration and uncertainty. You could also do minor surgery on yourself, but would you? There are many issues to consider and the court system is the 2d most user-unfriendly system in the world. (The 1st one is the DMV....) You may also be eligible to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor before expunging it. So I recommend that you discuss this with an experienced criminal lawyer. If you'd like to discuss it with me, I'd be happy to hear from you. Steve Mandell

Re: exponging

Expungement MAY be available to you, but only IF there was no prison time sentenced, IF it was not for sex crimes, and if you satisfactorily completed all terms of probation. The process is filing motions to reduce to misdemeanor, and to expunge the misdemeanor. You can try to do it yourself, but most people use an attorney to make sure it is done right; you only get one shot. Feel free to contact me if serious about getting legal help.

Re: exponging

If you received probationary sentence, i.e., you did not do state prison time, you might be eligible to expunge your conviction.

If your offense was a so-called "wobbler" you might be able to reduce it to misdemeanor as well.

While theoretically you do not need a lawyer, it is highly recommended that you get one. Most lawyers will charge a modest fee.

Feel free to contact my office if interested.

Jacek W. Lentz,Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com