Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can one file a motion to ask judge to Remove or Reduce a Record since the court destroyed court records so there is no other way to correct one and only conviction of 31 years ago and now I will be fired after 30 years if I cannot get it corrected to an infraction the way it was dismissed or removed all together.


Asked on 6/23/14, 9:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

You don't give us enough details such as the nature of the conviction and the punishment. I suggest that you sit down and have a conversation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Most criminal defense attorneys will give you a free initial consultation.

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Answered on 6/24/14, 3:38 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Many courts have purged their old records, leaving only a memo as to what the conviction was. If so, there is no way for them to change anything, since they don't have the facts of the case to see if it needs 'correction'. Your word is not going to count. You need to consult with or hire counsel to review and check the reality of the situation, and give you advice on what can be done. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 6/25/14, 12:45 am


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