Can I now petition under the new CA law for sealing arrest records?

This new law takes into effect in January. There are limitations. I suggest you consult with a local attorney in the county/area in which you were...

If my case was dismissed will it show on my background check?

It may. Get a copy of your Livescan CA DOJ criminal history and you can find out. https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints If it does show up as an...

Vandalism misdemeanor

It depends on what kind of background check is done. An infraction will still show up on a "livescan" background check that uses a...

It depends what you mean by "accessible to the public." For example, if you are applying for a job and they fingerprint you (to do a thorough DOJ...

A couple different forms of relief may be available to you. One would be a PC 851.8 petition/finding of factual innocence. Another possibility is a...

Can I have a misdemeanor battery charge sealed or removed?

There are some important details needed to answer your question? Were you a juvenile or and adult at the time of the conviction/adjudication? Are...

DUI question.

The DA will probably file charges against you unless there is something seriously wrong with their case. It is likely that there is a court date on...

Itsbeen over 20 years since I hav been convicted of any thing 20 years ago it was felony posesion nothing since then can i?

Talk to a private attorney, public defender's office, or legal aid group in the county where you were convicted. There may a couple of options...

Unfortunately, a criminal conviction does automatically come off of a person's record. I'd suggest that, for the future, you file a motion for...

How does a PC 1385 affect occupational licensing ?

You should talk to an attorney in person about your situation. There are few things to untangle--If you have actually been convicted of a HS11378...