Los Angeles County Expungement Blog

Welcome to the Los Angeles Expungement Blog! Here you will find a great deal of record clearing and expungement related blog entries and articles. We mainly focus on Los Angeles County based expungements, but will periodically post important information related to other areas of California and even other states, when relevant.

DUI in Los Angeles

DUI in Los Angeles

Car crash photo by Sciliystuff Driving under the influence of alcohol, or another substance such as marijuana, is one of the most common and dangerous crimes in Los Angeles. Every day people put themselves and others at serious risk of bodily injury and death. According to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, in 2010, 1,768 people died in traffic collisions that were caused by...

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Cyberstalking and Legal Ramifications

Cyberstalking and Legal Ramifications

Social media plays such a large role in the world that we live in, affecting how friends keep in touch, how people do business, and even how people date. The cyberworld, and our connection to others, is just at the end of our fingertips on a phone, an iPad, a tablet, or laptop. Though there are many benefits to being connected by the cyberweb, instant access can also be detrimental in that...

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Reasons to Reduce Your Los Angeles Felony

Reasons to Reduce Your Los Angeles Felony

If you were convicted of a felony in Los Angeles, you may not be able to have your felony conviction expunged from your record, or there may be a long waiting period to expunge your felony. Fortunately, as per California Penal Code Section 17(b), you may be able to reduce your felony to a misdemeanor, which may allow you to expunge the offense from your criminal record, or at least reduce the...

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Where to Get Your Criminal Record in Los Angeles, California

Where to Get Your Criminal Record in Los Angeles, California

If you have a criminal record in Los Angeles, California and you want to have it expunged, you will need to file a petition with the court that oversaw your original hearing. The petition requires that you provide all of the relevant information pertaining to your case, such as the name of the arresting agency, the date of your arrest and disposition, and your case identification number. You will...

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Reasons to Expunge Your California Misdemeanor

Reasons to Expunge Your California Misdemeanor

If you are thinking about expunging your California misdemeanor, but want questions answered before entering this somewhat complicated process, you are not alone. The road to expunging your misdemeanor from your criminal record is not an easy one, which is why knowing what to expect may make the expungement process a bit less daunting. To begin with, you may be wondering why an expungement is...

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Organizations that Help Former Offenders

Organizations that Help Former Offenders

Having a conviction on your criminal record can lead to discrimination in academic and professional environments, making you feel isolated. Fortunately, you are not alone. There are organizations such as Taller San Jose and Homeboy Industries that focus on creating a supportive environment for former offenders in Southern California offering programs and services that teach practical...

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