Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

In 2008 I was convicted of a felony (grand theft) and was granted in probation for three years. My case expires in May of 2011. What does that mean exactly?.


Asked on 4/11/10, 1:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

In May 2011 you will no longer be on probation. You will still have a felony conviction on your record. After completing probation you could submit an application to the probation department requesting that the felony be reduced to a misdemeanor and dismissed as provided for in Penal Code section 1204.3. This will allow you to tell many employers that you have not been convicted for a felony. The conviction will have to be revealed to government licensing agencies and when applying for a government job.

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Answered on 4/16/10, 2:41 pm


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