Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I pled guilty to felony theft in 2004, sentenced to 180 days, served 100 with good time. I immediately paid all resititution, and successfully completed 3 yr probation. I haven't been in trouble since and am wondering if I get the felony reduced to a misdemeanor (which I should be able to do) and then have it expunged, will i ever be able to hunt again? I have read mixed messages from various sources.

Thank you for your time!


Asked on 8/15/11, 8:52 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

The short answer is NO. Expunging and reducing your prior conviction should be attempted, however expungement does not allow you to possess or own a firearm.

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Answered on 8/15/11, 9:05 pm
James Bates Law Office of James A. Bates

David is correct. However, you can still hunt. You can legally use a cross-bow.

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Answered on 8/16/11, 5:17 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If you served prison time, NO expungement is possible, and you lost your firearms rights for life.

The general rule: A conviction can be 'expunged' from criminal records by proper application and Petition to the court, but only if there was no felony prison time SENTENCED, WHETHER SERVED OR NOT, and if it was not for certain listed Sexual and Domestic Violence crimes, and if all terms of sentencing and at least one year of probation are completed, and if there are no new charges pending. If you�re serious about doing this, and you think you qualify under those rules, feel free to contact me for the legal help you'll need.

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Answered on 8/16/11, 11:16 am


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