By Jeffrey Vallens on 11/12/2008 5:39 PM

TO EXPUNGE OR NOT TO EXPUNGE?  THAT IS THE QUESTION. 

 

The answer is yes.  But, why? 

 

You have put your small lapse in judgment behind you.  Yes, you were convicted of a crime.  It might have been a misdemeanor or felony, and you successfully completed the entire period of probation.  You have heard people talk about expunging your record. Maybe your lawyer mentioned it.  Maybe someone else said something about erasing or sealing your criminal history.  Here in California, we can only seal arrest records for juveniles after they turn eighteen and are crime free.  As for adults, there is no such thing as erasing a criminal record but, under Penal Code Section 1203 we can expunge many criminal convictions, including DUI’s. 

 

If you successfully complete probation for the entire period thereof, you can ask the court to allow you to withdraw your guilty/no contest plea and set aside a past conviction.  If your request is granted by the court, the court sends...

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By Jeffrey Vallens on 11/12/2008 4:26 PM

 

 Another huge DMV win...A.H was paced by CHP at over 100 miles per hour on the 405 freeway.  He was stopped and blew .18/.18.  Set aside. 

 

Another huge victory for Jeffrey Vallens.  A.W. was charged with two separate third strike felonies in Lancaster.  Result:  both cases dismissed on the day of trial. 

 

J.F. was charged with a third strike sex offense while in prison from a prior second strike offense facing 275 years to life.  Result:  Not guilt at trial. 

 

R.S. facing two separate domestic battery cases, plus additional charges of criminal threats, dissuading a witness, etc.  Result:  infraction and  $100 fine. 

 

By Jeffrey Vallens on 11/12/2008 4:21 PM

Jeffrey Vallens just won another DMV hearing. 

Defendant was a .18 blood alcohol, stopped on the side of the road with his engine running. 

By Jeffrey Vallens on 11/12/2008 2:09 PM

If you have been arrested for a DUI or Drug arrest, contact our Law Offices today and we will fight for you to get the charges thrown out entirely or reduced to minimal penalties.  Call Jeffrey S. Vallens for a free consultation 1-818-783-5700