Re: work release violation in CA

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What is the procedure for requesting a criminal record check?
Lena

On 2/11/07, Fanua SP (SCUPS- Student) wrote:
> Dear Lena,
>
> I would request a criminal record check to find out if his/her name
> shows up.
>
> Thanks
>
> 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.