California Felony Expungement Process

Summary

In California, assault with a deadly weapon can be charged as a felony, even for first-time offenders. Self-defense may be a viable defense if you acted to protect yourself. To expunge a past felony, ensure youve completed probation, have no new charges, and file a Petition for Dismissal (Form CR-180) with the court. Attend a court hearing if required. Check eligibility by confirming probation completion, absence of new charges, and sufficient time since conviction. Consider consulting a legal expert for personalized advice.

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In California, self-defense may be a viable defense in your situation, especially if you were attacked first and acted to protect yourself. Here's some information:
- Self-Defense: You must reasonably believe that you were in imminent danger of being harmed.
- Proportionate Force: The force used must be proportionate to the threat faced.
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No, this happened when I was * and the only time I had ever been in trouble with the law. I was just wondering how common it was for a 1st time offender to have this charged as a felony instead of a misdemeanor
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In California, it's not uncommon for assault with a deadly weapon to be charged as a felony, even for first-time offenders, especially if there was an injury. Given your self-defense claim, it might be worth consulting a lawyer to discuss reducing the charge to a misdemeanor or seeking dismissal.
This happened in * and I violated my probation and was sentenced to * yrs in prison but got out in 8 months back in October of * how can I do that in *
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To potentially get a similar reduction in your sentence in *, you should:
- Demonstrate good behavior while incarcerated.
- Participate in rehabilitation programs.
- Seek legal advice to explore early release options like parole.
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I got out of prison in October of * and done with parole in October of *. Im currently on informal probation for something unrelated, I'll be done with informal probation September 5th of this year. But if it's possible to proceed yes id like more information on how to proceed
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It's great that you're nearing the end of your informal probation. To proceed with addressing your past felony charge, here are a few steps you might consider:
- Expungement: You may be eligible to have your conviction expunged, which can help clear your record.
- Consultation: Speak with a legal expert to explore options for reducing your felony charge to a misdemeanor and to discuss expungement.
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Yes please, I don't have any money for a lawyer so I have to do everything myself. So id like to know what I would have to do to get this going
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You can take the following steps to start the expungement process in California:
*. Eligibility Check: Ensure that you are eligible for expungement. Generally, you must have completed all terms of your sentence, including probation.
*. File a Petition: Obtain and fill out the necessary forms, such as the Petition for Dismissal (form CR-*).
*. Submit Forms: File the forms with the court where you were convicted.
*. Court Hearing: Attend the court hearing if required.
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How can an assault with a deadly weapon not a firearm I plead no contest to that I have a strike on my record now because dismissed * yrs later
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An assault with a deadly weapon charge can leave a strike on your record even if it’s dismissed after several years. This is because in California, a "no contest" plea results in a conviction similar to a guilty plea. Here's how to proceed:
- Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet expungement criteria, such as completing probation.
- File a Petition: Use Petition for Dismissal (form CR-*).
- Submit Forms: File with the court of conviction.
- Court Hearing: Attend if required.
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Can I get my past felony expunged
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In California, you can generally get a past felony expunged if you meet certain conditions. Here are the steps you need to follow:
*. Eligibility Check: Ensure you have completed probation and have no new charges.
*. File a Petition: Fill out and submit Form CR-* (Petition for Dismissal).
*. Submit Forms: File the forms with the court where you were convicted.
*. Court Hearing: Attend the court hearing if required.
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How do I check my eligibility?
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To check your eligibility for expungement in California, you should:
*. Complete Probation: Ensure you've completed all terms of probation without any violations.
*. No New Charges: Ensure you have no new criminal charges pending.
*. Wait Period: Check if sufficient time has passed since your conviction and completion of probation.
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