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Jenna Thorne on Expungement

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:28:02 +0000

California’s expungement law permits someone convicted of a crime to petition the court to re-open the case, set aside the plea, and dismiss the case. So while the case is not completely removed or destroyed, it is no longer considered a conviction.

Whether the case will appear depends on the type of background check that is used. If the employer does your standard commercial background check, the chances are the case will not appear at all. If the employer requires you to submit fingerprints and provide a copy of your CA Dept of Justice report, it will show that there was a case, but it was dismissed and there is no conviction or finding of guilt. You can truthfully say you were not convicted to any question for employment. The only time you have to disclose the conviction is in three narrow circumstances. (1) If contracting with the CA State Lottery Commission. (2) When applying for public office (mayor, congressman, etc.) (3) When applying for a state license. When applying for a state license, you would need to disclose that you had a conviction that was later dismissed. This is a big improvement over simply saying you have a conviction.

bmorga74 on Expungement

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:02:12 +0000

Hi I am 38 and was convicted in 2005 for possesion and attempted sales of marajuana. I compleated my probation and paid my fines and have completly changed my life. I have an attorney working my case for me at no cost because I am a full time student to be a medical assistant here in Arizona. My husband makes 7.25 an hour and have a 3 year old little boy. Any ways this attorney can expunge my record or I should say part of it. What I want to know is what part gets expunged and what does not. I have worked so had for my career I have a 3.77 GPA Secretary of Student Activities Council, President of our Phi Theta Kappa Chapter, have certificates from the Dean and Hornor Society, as well as letters from Proffesers stating my credibility. I pled guilty to a H&S 11359. Can you explain what will get expunged and what will not and If I am wasting my time with this career even though this is my last year.

Thank you

Sincerley Brenda Morga

Jenna Thorne on What are my options?

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:10:20 +0000

To determine what options you have to clear your record in Texas, I suggest you run through a quick online eligibility test at http://www.recordgone.com/eligibility

If you have any other specific questions, please feel free to reply to this post. In order to give you more detailed information, I'd need some additional information such as the offense and when you completed deferred adjudication.

Mathew Higbee, Esq on Bar Application: Misdemeanor?

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:43:00 +0000

That type of offense is typically categorized as a municipal ordinance violation. It more closely resemebles a traffic violation than a criminal offense. When in doubt, I would disclose it. That type of offense will not affect your eligiblity to practice law.

Guest on KY harassment (physical contact no injury)

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:52:45 +0000

Does a conviction of harassment (physical contact no injury) in KY fall under the lable of MCDV under the Lautenberg amendment?

harleywoo on CCW License

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:32:31 +0000

I am a resident of Broken Arrow, OK. and am trying to get my conceal carry license but I have on my record in Dallas, TX an arrest and conviction of posession of a controlled substance. This arrest and conviction was June 30, 1977. I was fined $150. but it is blocking my CCW. I appealed OK judgement and was denied. The OSBI suggested to hire a lawyer in Dallas to see if it could be expunged. Is it possible and who would you suggest.
I was 19 years old. Am now 55yrs old and in the Ministry.

dcgp903 on What are my options?

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:14:19 +0000

Case was a felony plea bargin is Misd A 2yrs deferred.. looking for expungement options

Jesus on Arrest with no conviction

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:30:28 +0000

A year ago i was arrested by homeland security they took me to county jail for about 24 hours or so, then i was released, there was no conviction i didn't even had to go court. A year later i try to join the Marines everything was going fine i told them about the incident and they said that there was no problem because i wasn't convicted, a couple of days later the recruiter call me and said that even though i wasn't convicted the arrest appear on some federal information . I wanted to know if it was possible to clear that incident since there was no conviction and no court ?

KMD on Lawyer Failed to Appear

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:47:56 +0000

I paid/hired a lawyer that failed to appear on my behalf for a traffic violation. I was arresed for failure to appear on a misdemeaner. Now I have a rediculious mug shot all over the internet that is preventing me from gaining employment and passing background checks. Lawyers tell me I can't get it expunged. Any advice on how I can get this removed from my record? Lawyer already admitted to wrong doing.

Jenna Thorne on felony

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:41:06 +0000

Unfortunately, if you were convicted and served time in state prison (as opposed to receiving a probationary sentence) in Texas, your only option is a pardon from the Texas governor.

You can find more information on Texas pardons here: http://pardon411.com/wiki/Texas_Pardon_Information

Jenna Thorne on Getting a class c misdemeanor removed copletely from your record

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:21:26 +0000

If you were convicted of a M3 in PA, besides appealing the conviction, your other option is to seek a pardon from the Governor of Pennsylvania. Misdemeanor convictions are not currently eligible to be expunged; however, there is currently a bill pending in the PA Senate that would change the expungement law and make certain M3 convictions eligible after 7 years free from arrest.

To learn more about pardons: http://www.recordgone.com/pennsylvania/pardon/

To look into appealing your conviction, contact a licensed PA attorney who handles appeals of criminal convictions.

Jenna Thorne on What to do if court promised to dismiss a misdemeanor and never did?

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:44:23 +0000

If both cases have been dismissed, they would be eligible for a record sealing. It sounds like once you successfully completed the program, your cases were dismissed; however, dismissed cases can still show on your background check as it is not the same thing as having the record sealed. You should contact an attorney to discuss your options at this time.

For more information on Nevada Record Sealing and to confirm your cases are eligible you can visit: http://www.recordgone.com/nevada/dismissed-record-sealing/

Anna on Expungement

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:41:44 +0000

What would it take to get a domestic violence charge taken off of my record, from Davenport IA?

lisa santomango on domestic violence conviction expunged in NH??

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:12:29 +0000

Can a mistermeanor domestic violence conviction be expunged in NH??

Thank you!

Andrew on Bar Application: Misdemeanor?

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:28:25 +0000

Hi,

I am applying to take the bar, and I need to state whether I have "ever been charged with or been the subject of any investigation for a felony or misdemeanor other than a minor traffic charge."

A few years ago I was given a citation for being on a beach after it had closed in Wildwood, NJ. I am from out of state and was unaware that the beach had closed. I paid the ~$80.00 fine.

Is this a misdemeanor in NJ, and do I need to report it on my bar application?

Thank you