Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Background Check

How long does a persons criminal history stays on there records?


Asked on 4/01/04, 7:39 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: Background Check

Forever. However, if a conviction or guilty plea, you may be able to change this to not guilty by filing under Penal Code 12402.4 and .5

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Answered on 4/04/04, 6:00 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Background Check

Permanently, unless they are expunged. Expungement is only available for misdemeanors and certain non-violent felony convictions. Expungement only removes convictions from a person's *public* records; the police and courts will always be able to find out about them.

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Answered on 4/01/04, 7:44 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Background Check

Forever. But, if you want to expunge a conviction to allow you better chances at employment, I can help you. Expunging means the conviction is withdrawn and charges dismissed, for most public purposes other than police inquiry.

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Answered on 4/01/04, 8:19 pm


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