Riverside County Criminal Defense for Post-Conviction Relief
Post-conviction relief, including expungement, is a legal process that aims to overturn or vacate a conviction, reduce the sentence, or expunge a criminal record. Although you may feel alone, a dedicated criminal defense attorney like Attorney Natalie Reich can help you in this process and ensure you are treated fairly. Even after conviction, you deserve compassion, assistance, and guidance as you face the judicial system.
For post-conviction relief and expungement in Riverside County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, and Los Angeles, request a FREE Consultation with Natalie Reich Law. We answer your call 24/7.
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Types of Post-Conviction Relief in California
The post-conviction process can be timely and confusing, with complex paperwork and processing steps, including drafting petitions, submittal to court, and potential appearances in court.
Depending on the charges you are convicted of and the consequences of conviction, your post-conviction relief strategy may or may not involve:
- Reducing a felony to a misdemeanor
- Clearing a criminal record once treatment or counseling is completed
- Restoration of rights, including the right to own a firearm
- Reduction of the probation term
- Withdrawing a plea
- Expungement of criminal records
Expungement of records can be filed after serving a sentence or after probation is completed. It is applicable to most misdemeanors and some felonies and is often used to remove a conviction from a criminal record. Expungement may also allow a person to withdraw a prior plea or request that a conviction be set aside.
Am I Eligible for Expungement?
A public criminal record can have a serious negative impact on your life and your future, especially in the job market. Seeking post-conviction relief and expungement can help brighten your future and give you a second chance at prosperity.
There are 3 criteria that you must meet to qualify for expungement:
- You must have completed any probation terms before applying for expungement.
- You must not be charged in any current criminal cases.
- Your conviction must not have resulted in a state prison sentence.
You are not eligible for criminal record expungement if:
- You are convicted of a sex crime
- You are currently being charged with a crime in any jurisdiction
- You are currently on probation, under obligatory supervision from law enforcement, or are on parole
- You are currently doing jail time
- You were sentenced to state prison
Riverside County Post Conviction Attorney
Post-conviction relief and expungement can make the difference between being able to get a job, rent a home, or attend school and having those rights denied. A post-conviction attorney like Attorney Natalie Reich can help protect your future and give you a second chance, even after conviction. If you are convicted of criminal charges in California, request a free consultation for post-conviction relief at Natalie Reich Law. Call our offices 24/7 for post-conviction help.
