Re: work release violation in CA

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On 2/06/07, Lena wrote:
> Hi Fanua,
> I still need to know if the violation of work release will be held
> against this individual even though it has been 8 years since the
> violationn occurred and the individual has been an upstanding member
> of society with a family. Please advise as to a contact for this
> individual to clean up their record or pay a fine or whatever might be
> necessary.
> Thank you,
> Lena
>
>
>
> On 1/29/07, Fanua SP. (SCUPS-Student) wrote:
>> Dear Lena,
>>
>> Most California criminal convictions including most misdemeanors and
>> some felony cases can be cleared from your criminal record.
>> Depending on the type of conviction, you may ask the court to remove
>> a conviction off your record.
>>
>> To qualify for a possible California Expungement:
>>
>> * have finished your probation,
>> * followed all court orders, and
>> * no new charges against you. (PC 1203.4)
>> However, you can contact a Attorney near you to file it for you etc.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> On 1/25/07, Lena wrote:
>>> If the individual has had a spotless record and is in CA, isn't
>>> the person still at risk for arrest or is there an appropriate
>>> agency the individual can contact to clear their record. This
>>> individual is just an upstanding citizen and wants to clear their
>>> name regardless of how long it has been. Please advise as to the
>>> process that they can follow. Thanks
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 1/25/07, Fanua SP. (SCUPS-Student) wrote:
>>>> Dea. Lena,
>>>>
>>>> The alleged violation of probation has been eight years old
>>>> (overdue). The violation should have reported immediately.
>>>> Howevever, In most cases the offense were relatively minor and
>>>> law enforcement and the authorities have no interest in pursuing
>>>> the individual especially after eight years. If the individual
>>>> committed a crime his/her past history will re-surfacing again.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> On 1/24/07, Lena wrote:
>>>>> The violation was at the end of the probation/work release and
>>>>> the work release was originally for driving on a suspended
>>>>> license. The sentence was to end 2 days after the violation
>>>>> occurred. The original offense was 8years ago.
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Lena
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 1/23/07, Fanua SP. (SCUPS-Student) wrote:
>>>>>> Dear Lena,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The work lease could be part of his/her probation, the
>>>>>> length of probation (formal/informal etc) lasts up to three
>>>>>> years, but this could vary depending on the condition of the
>>>>>> probation and nature of the crime. For example in some
>>>>>> felony cases, formal probation can last for up to five years.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As soon as a probation violation occurs, an arrest may
>>>>>> follow shortly thereafter and/or the defendant may be
>>>>>> ordered to court for a probation violation hearing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As I mention before is all depend on many factors that the
>>>>>> prosecutor and the judge will look at:
>>>>>> • The seriousness of the probation violation
>>>>>> • The nature of the probation violation
>>>>>> • The history of previous probation violations
>>>>>> • New criminal activity surrounding the probation
>>>>>> violation
>>>>>> • probation term (whether it occurred at the
>>>>>> beginning, middle, or end of the probationary term)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The recommendation and suggestions from probation officer
>>>>>> etc.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 1/22/07, Lena wrote:
>>>>>>> Do you know if there is a statute of limitations on work
>>>>>>> drelease violation in CA? If so, please advise.