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What is an Expungement? California Penal Code 1203.4

By Walin & Klarich

Having been convicted in the past of a crime can be very difficult to overcome. Having a criminal record can make if difficult to get a job. It is a burden that no one wants to carry around. With the help of an attorney, you may be able to clean your record in Southern California. There is a process called an expungement to modify your prior convictions. An expungement is a legal process that petitions the court to review the conviction, set aside the conviction and dismiss the case. Before submitting the expungement, you must take into account that the following has been satisfied by the court: You have completed the term of probation on your conviction. All fines and restitutions have been paid. All court programs have been completed. No new convictions are pending...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on March 19, 2010 (boomark / email).