Cleaning Your Record
We all make mistakes. It's part of being human. But when those mistakes result in a criminal record, the effects can change your life for the worse. You can find yourself unable to get a job, rent an apartment, or go to school. With the current administration's policies, you could even get deported. Don't let this happen to you! We can help you avoid these consequences and others through a process called Expungement.
What is Expungement?
If you have a misdemeanor or felony on your record, and have completed a sentence that did not include state prison, there's a way to stop most of the problems that come from it. California Penal Codes 1203.4 and 1203.4a give you the opportunity to have your convictions set aside, and a guilty or no contest plea changed to not guilty. This can help you secure employment, obtain a professional license, and avoid certain immigration consequences. While this does not seal your record, it will get you back on track to live life on your terms.
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Prop 47 Relief
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In 2014, California passed a law that makes it possible for people with certain felonies on their record to have them changed to a misdemeanor, and to reduce the sentence they're serving. This is an effective way to stop a lot of the lingering problems that arise from having a felony on your record. This is only going to be in effect for a limited amount of time, so if you want to use Prop 47 relief, it's important to act as soon as possible.
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Prop 64 Relief for Prior Marijuana Convictions
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Proposition 64, the “Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act,” commonly known as the “Adult Use of Marijuana Act” was adopted by the voters on November 8, 2016. Under Prop 64 you may qualify to have your prior offense designated as a misdemeanor or infraction, and even have the case dismissed and sealed. If you are currently serving probation, or are serving out jail time now for a marijuana offense, you may obtain a reduced conviction or sentence.
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Prop 64 effects the following marijuana offenses:
Possession of marijuana
Planting, harvesting or processing marijuana
Possession for sale of marijuana
Unlawful transportation, importation, sale or gifting marijuana
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Contact us today to find out how we can use Prop 64 to stop your marijuana offense from affecting your life!
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Failure to Disclose Immigration Consequences
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If you are facing deportation because you plead guilty to a crime, you may be able to avoid leaving the country. Under PC1473.7 you can seek relief for not being fully informed that your conviction would carry immigration consequences. With the recent judgement in the California Supreme Court case of The People v. Patterson, even if you were informed that it would be possible for you to face immigration consequences, you may still be able to seek relief if you were not given specific information on how a guilty plea would affect you.
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Contact us today to find out if we can use PC1473.7 to keep you from having to leave the country!
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Drug Diversion
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If you successfully completed a Drug Diversion program that was offered in exchange for a plea of guilty, you may be able to seal your court and police records. PC851.90 gives you the opportunity to keep drug offenses from being part of your record as long as you complete your Drug Diversion program without problem. However, it is complicated, and you will need the help of an attorney to be able to successfully take advantage of this law. So make sure you talk to us today about sealing your drug record!
Why Use Us?
The legal system is complicated, and trying to navigate it on your own is difficult. What's worse is that if you make a mistake, it can make it harder to get an expungement in the future. Not only does Rafael Trujillo have decades of experience with this aspect of law, but his clients are often surprised by how attentive he is, and how he takes the time to really listen to his clients. Most attorneys can't say the same. He will take the time and care to make sure that he does everything he can to help you get the results you need to get on with your life. So if you want to stop letting your past get in the way, please use the Contact Us form below to get started.
