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How to Have Your Arrest Record Destroyed

By Walin & Klarich

Insight from an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Many people do not realize that if you are arrested, even if the charges are dropped or never filed, the arrest will remain on your record. If you go to trial and receive a not guilty verdict, or have the conviction successfully expunged, the arrest will stay on your record as well. Unfortunately, even if it is clear you did not commit any crime, a background check will still reveal your arrest. In an abysmal economy, this kind of black mark on your record can make an already difficult job search even more so. However, there is a way to have your arrest record completely destroyed. The California Penal Code provides that any person whose arrest did not result in a conviction may petition for a finding of factual innocence (PFI) under Section 851...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on August 05, 2009 (boomark / email).