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In California, you do not have to wait years after a conviction to clear your record. Unlike many states, there is no fixed multi-year waiting period.  Most people convicted of a misdemeanor or a probation-eligible felony fall under Penal Code § 1203.4.  Offenses that may qualify for expungement include  However, your eligibility for an…

In most cases, a California domestic violence conviction can be expunged once you have completed probation. The term expungement in California technically refers to a dismissal under Penal Code § 1203.4.  Domestic Violence in California In California, domestic violence covers several distinct offenses, ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. The charge depends on the…

Cash bail has long been a system for detaining and releasing those accused of crimes before trial. Under such a process, almost anyone who can pay the posted bail amount can stay out of detainment until the case’s trial date, the bail money acting as collateral and incentive to appear at trial. However, California…