Expungements are beneficial for numerous reasons. If you’ve been previously arrested, you may be subject to discrimination when searching for a job. An arrest may withhold you from enrolling or participating in certain organizations. So, an expungement, which is essentially being successfully granted a clean slate from past arrests, supplies the benefit of being alleviated from such biases, due to criminal records.

If you’re searching for an expungement, it would be wise to hire a lawyer, as they know the most successful and fastest way to file with the court. They understand the ins and outs of California Penal Code Section 1203.4.

CPC 1203.4 essentially means that whenever someone’s record is expunged, this individual will be no longer liable to the fines of the arrest. For anyone to be granted a California Penal Code 1203.4, they have to first complete their probation in its entirety. In addition, they cannot commit or be charged with another crime, whether it’s a felony or misdemeanor during their probation.

There are also exceptions to this rule. If it is that the individual in question did time in the California State Prison, this individual will be considered ineligible for an expungement. Child sex offenders too, will not be granted an expungement of their duty to register as lifelong sex offenders.

On another note, even though the requirements for an expungement include completing a probation, if an individual violates their probation, all hope isn’t lost. A legal team can work hard to prove conditions like the defendants background, the severity of the crime committed, if all fines were paid and other related factors that will help with a judge’s discretion in granting an expungement.

An expungement with all its advantages will not give someone a suspended or revoked license back. In relation to this, if you once held legal rights to a firearm, and it was revoked due to an arrest, an expungement will not recover your previous right.

Should you need help with filing an expungement of criminal records, MacGregor & Collins can certainly help. Established and based in OC, California, we have experienced expungement attorneys that can assist you, no matter how complicated your case may be. To learn more, call 949-250-6097 today.