Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: Expunge or Seal

Sealing is a better remedy. There the records are hidden from anyone's view and can't be seen without a court order. But sealing only applies if you were a minor at the time of the arrest (which you don't state here). Expungement causes a dismissal of the case, but adds an entry to your rap sheet for the act of expungement. But your case was dismissed, so expungement won't do you any good. So, the best thing to do would be to sit down with a criminal lawyer and discuss this fully. There are some other sections of the Penal Code that allow you to make your record better than it is. If you live in LA, don't hesitate to call me for a free consultation. Steve Mandell 310 393 0639

Re: Expunge or Seal

I believe there is a way to have the arrest expunged. If the dismissal was not through the P. C. 1000 program. There is also a way to have your felony downgraded to a misdemeanor. Normally when applying for a non-governmental job, misdemeanors don't count.