Clearing Your Criminal Record
Some Big Cities Eliminate Criminal History Questions from Job Applications
Employers face many decisions when deciding who to hire for a job. Undoubtedly one of these considerations is whether or not the prospective employee has had a criminal history. Currently many job applications ask criminal history questions. However across the United States, many big cities are starting to eliminate these types of questions. These changes have been implemented in an effort to prevent those convicted of a crime from being…
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Mel Gibson Does His Best to Forget His 2006 Conviction for Drunk Driving
Mel Gibson's 2006 misdemeanor conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol never happened. At least according to his criminal record. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Lawrence J. Mira granted Actor Mel Gibson's request to have his criminal record expunged. As a first-time drunk-driving offender, Gibson was eligible to have the conviction removed from his record after completing the terms of his probation. As terms of his probation, Gibson…
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Clean Your Record
In todays world, employers are doing background checks on perspective employees looking for criminal records. It is more important then ever to make sure your record is as clean as possible. Many doors of opportunity may close if you do not clean up your criminal record. At Wallin & Klarich, we have been assisting people for over 30 years in cleaning up their record. If you or a loved one…
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In Tough Economic Times, an Expungement of a Criminal Conviction Can Help
Recent unemployment numbers out of California show the unemployment rate at 12 percent. Experts predict that the unemployment rate nationally will top 10 percent. In today's competitive job market, the difference between being hired or passed over for a position often comes down to minor factors. One of these potential factors can be past criminal convictions. An employer may pass over a candidate who has a criminal conviction, in favor…
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California Law Allows All Arrest and Prosecution Records Sealed and Destroyed When a Petition for Factual Innocence is Granted
Being arrested can be one of the most frightening and stressful experiences an individual can go through. Beyond the threat of loss of liberty, the negative social and economic consequences of an arrest can often be long lasting. However, under certain circumstances, the California Penal Code allows for all records of an arrest to be sealed and destroyed through a Petition for Factual Innocence. California Penal Code Section 851.8 provides…
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How to Have Your Arrest Record Destroyed
Insight from an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Many people do not realize that if you are arrested, even if the charges are dropped or never filed, the arrest will remain on your record. If you go to trial and receive a not guilty verdict, or have the conviction successfully expunged, the arrest will stay on your record as well. Unfortunately, even if it is clear you did not commit any…
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Clearing Arrest Record After a False Arrest
Lessons From a Criminal Defense Lawyer It is possible for an officer to unintentionally or unlawfully arrest a person? If an officer arrests a person without sufficient probable cause, this is often referred to as a "false arrest." The consequences of an improper arrest can include suppression of any testimonial statements by the suspect, suppression of physical evidence, and personal liability for the officer. In addition, a factual innocence motion…
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What it Means to “Expunge” a Criminal Record
If you have been convicted of a crime, the stigma associated with the conviction is something that can haunt you for the rest of your life. Having to check "yes" on a job application when asked if you have ever been convicted of a crime is often enough to cost you the job, especially in these tough economic times. However, if you were convicted of a misdemeanor and have stayed…
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