1203.4 and Other Exits in Criminal Court
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There are cases where if an individual has served the terms of their probation and if they have not been charged with any other crime, post-conviction relief in the form of expungement may be granted.
Can my case be dismissed?
California law establishes a number of ways in which sentences can be approved for those who have been previously convicted of crimes. Filing for dismissal using Penal Code section 1203.4 is one of the most common ways to obtain relief from a conviction.
Delete your case
Section 1203.4 allows what is called an exemption. In legal terms, an exoneration is a type of procedure that allows offenders to seal their records. Although an expungement does not completely eliminate a criminal record, it does come with a number of benefits.
Getting a waiver at the end of a trial period
If you were granted probation, you may be able to get relief in the form of a release at the end of your probation. There are even cases where judges are required to grant exoneration upon request. In many other cases, judges have discretion as to whether or not to grant an exoneration.
Can I get a discharge for a DUI case?
If you have been convicted of an IUD offense, the judge has the discretion to grant or not grant an expungement. The same is true for many other convictions under the Vehicle Code. However, it is important that you present your case in the most persuasive way possible so that the judge will rule in your favor.
Post Conviction Relief
There are a number of charges for which a post-conviction release cannot be granted under Penal Code Section 1203.4. In these cases, you can, however, seek other types of post-conviction relief. You can, for example, obtain a rehabilitation certificate.
Now you can get exoneration in violations.
The law was recently amended to allow waiver cancellation even in misdemeanor cases where probation was denied.