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If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in California you are eligible for expungement so long as:

1. You have successfully completed probation for the offense, and
2. You either:
– Did not serve time in state prison for the offense, or
– Served time in state prison only because you committed the crime prior to the implementation of “Realignment” under Proposition 47 (Prop 47 reduced sentencing for certain theft and drug crimes)

If you have completed probation and a jail sentence and/or paid your fine you can have your conviction expunged from the record.

Successfully completing probation means you completed all the terms of your probation (such as paying all fines, completing any required counseling programs or community service, etc…) attended all required court appearances (either in person or through your attorney), and did not commit any new crimes while on probation.

Even if you received a probation violation you may still be eligible for expungement. The court will hold a special hearing to determine whether someone who violated their probation may still be eligible for an expungement.

The court will consider the totality of the circumstances to determine whether an individual who violated their probation can receive an expungement.

The court will weigh factors such as the individual’s overall performance while on probation, the seriousness of the underlying conviction, past criminal history, and any additional evidence for why the individual deserves an expungement such as employment opportunities.