Roby, TX Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Every arrest, charge and conviction "shows" on your record, forever, to anyone checking it. That is the whole purpose and meaning of "record". The effect on you is up to them. However, some CA convictions can be 'expunged' from criminal records by proper application and Petition to the court, but ONLY IF there was no felony prison time sentenced whether served or not, and if it was not for certain listed sexual crimes, and if all terms of sentencing and at least one year of probation are completed, and if there are no new charges pending. Sounds like yours may qualify. If successful, the conviction would be withdrawn and the charges dismissed. Expungement does NOT "clear", 'remove', "erase" or "disappear" the conviction, but does change the record to show an arrest with 'conviction reversed and charges dismissed by expungement'. The conviction is still a 'prior' or 'strike' for purposes of repeat offenses. Expungement does not restore firearm rights lost because of felony conviction or domestic violence restraining orders. That record is accessible to government agencies, law enforcement, courts, background checks, insurance companies, etc. Expungement will help in obtaining employment. When applying for a job in the private sector, in response to any question concerning your prior criminal record, you may ?legally? deny that you were arrested or convicted of the offense. However, you must disclose the arrest and conviction in any questionnaire or application for certification or licensing by any government agency [medical, legal, educational, professional, law enforcement, security clearances, bonding, etc], for public office, for a position as a peace officer, for contracting with the California State Lottery, or for purposes of serving on a jury. The licensing agency then will decide whether the nature of the past convictions and your record will bar you from licensing and employment in that field.

Depends on the court. Talk to the lawyer you wish to retain who should know the court's practices. Even if the date cannot be pushed back, the lawyer can still substitute in to represent you.

You Should should thoroughly consult a lawyer regarding your situation. Under no circumstances should you speak with the detectives before doing so. Most likely, your attorney will want to contact the detective, to find out why the detective want to speak with you, and to inform the detective that you are represented by counsel and that the detective should not speak with you.