Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

What mskes someone not bondable?

Ten years ago my daughter was convicted of a drug felony. At the time of her sentencing the Judge told her, that because she had never been in trouble before to come see him after her probation was finished (providing she had no problems-violations, new charges or convictions) and he would drop her felony to a misdemeanor. Would having this done make her bondable by employer? What disqualifies a employee from being bonded?


Asked on 5/13/03, 2:40 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Patrick McNeal Law Offices of Patrick D. McNeal

Re: What mskes someone not bondable?

Generally, crimes of moral turpitude will preclude someone from being bonded,, this includes theft, fraud charges, and some drug convictions, under the law in California, if I person successfully completes their probation, they are often entitled to relief under Penal Code 1203.4, which allows for 1) reduction of the charges to misdemeanor, and 2) withdrawel of the conviction and dismissal of the case. This relief often serves to expunge the conviction and make the person eligible for bond, licensing and other benefits,,,,You can obtain this form at the clerk's office of the Courthouse where her case was handled,, It is not too late to do this for her, assuming that she successfully completed probation. Good Luck,,pdm

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Answered on 5/13/03, 2:57 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: What mskes someone not bondable?

She can get her felony expunged entirely from the record if she first gets it dropped to a misdemeanor, as suggested by the judge. Contact me if interested in discussing the facts and fees, which are reasonable. Once expunged, she should be able to be bonded.

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Answered on 5/13/03, 4:41 pm


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