October 30, 2026
If your felony is a "wobbler" and you got probation, a California judge may reduce it to a misdemeanor under PC 17(b). Here's who qualifies and what changes.
October 29, 2026
Filing an expungement petition in California has been free since July 10, 2023. Here's what you may still pay for, such as a DOJ record check, court copies or a lawyer, plus free ways to clear your record.
October 28, 2026
A California expungement (PC 1203.4 dismissal) doesn't erase your record, but most private employers generally can't see or use it. Here's what private checks and Live Scan can show, when you still must disclose, and what to do if a dismissed case appears.