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I Need to Expunge My Criminal Record In San Diego ? What Should I Do Next?

By Walin & Klarich

Expungement is nothing more than a statutory vehicle to dismiss a criminal case under certain specified conditions. Both misdemeanors and felonies may be expunged. Any adult who was granted and successfully completed probation, either by fulfilling the conditions of probation or being discharged before the end of his or her probation period may be eligible for expungement. Individuals who seek to expunge their criminal record must also show that they are not currently serving any sentence for any offense, are not on probation for any offense, and are not currently charged with committing any crime. Under the law, however, individuals who are convicted of certain sex crimes and vehicle code violations are ineligible to expunge their criminal record...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on February 01, 2011 (boomark / email).