Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

felony reduction

I have been convicted of felony commercial burglary. I have since cleaned up my act and am scheduled on the 4th to have a motion 17b filed with another case which is being dismissed completely having the felony reduced to a misdemeanor. How long after this is done will I be able to pass a felony background search?


Asked on 11/30/08, 11:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: felony reduction

The problem is, just as there is no standard definition of the term "background search" or "background check," there is little regulation of the companies that advertise these services. Your felony conviction, even if it is "expunged," could be bouncing around these data bases for Goodness knows how long; and you will probably never find out if your prospective employer hires an outfit that erroneously / illegally outs you as a former felon.

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Answered on 11/30/08, 11:32 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: felony reduction

Never, if what you mean is the conviction 'disappearing' from your record. Your record will always show the conviction[s] as well as the subsequent changes to the record. The value of what you're doing is that you'll get to say 'no' to conviction on most private employment applications.

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Answered on 12/01/08, 2:20 pm


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