Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

What will my record show?

Me and another 3 people were arrested but after talking to police in the precinct they let me go with no charges after answering few questions. The other people were charged. (My fingerprints were taken.) My guestion is will anything show in my record?


Asked on 6/08/09, 3:20 am

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

Re: What will my record show?

Depends on whether they find the body.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 3:31 am
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

Re: What will my record show?

Okay - now for a real answer.

Your criminal record is based on any data input by law enforcement or the court system. It's cross-referenced by fingerprint and by name.

Because you were arrested and printed, there is a strong likelihood that your record will show the fact of the arrest.

Keep in mind that the statute of limitations on a misdemeanor is one year and a felony is three years (with a few exceptions for sex offenses, fraud and crimes that carry a potential life sentence). The case may still be under investigation and you could end up facing charges.

If you are 100% sure the case is closed and you're not going to be charged and you're really concerned about getting the arrest off your record, contact an attorney about a "Factual Innocence" motion and sealing/destruction of your records. That's the only way to truly get something off your record once it's there.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 9:08 am


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