Expungements

Jun 14, 24

An expungement releases you from the negative consequences of a conviction.

The California laws on expungements are set forth in Penal Code 1203.4 PC. Expungements are also referred to as “dismissals.”

If you are convicted of a crime, you are entitled to an expungement if you:

successfully complete probation, or
complete a jail term (whichever is relevant).

If you violate a probation term, you could still get the offense expunged. This, though, would be in the judge’s discretion.

If your conviction is expunged, then it does not need to be disclosed to potential employers. This holds true even if a conditional offer of employment is made.

Expungements are available for both:

California misdemeanors, and
felony offenses.

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Ernest Lee

Attorney Ernest Lee, Esq., is the founder of Lee Law Group DUI & Criminal Attorneys in San Diego, California, specializing in personal injury, criminal defense, and consumer protection. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law in 1999 and has been licensed to practice law in California since December 2001. Attorney Lee has been recognized as a Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers magazine annually since 2021, an honor awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in San Diego County.Education: Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law, 1999. Professional Associations: Member of the State Bar of California since December 2001. Experience: Founder of Lee Law Group DUI & Criminal Attorneys, focusing on personal injury, criminal defense, and consumer protection; recognized as a "Super Lawyer" since 2021.

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