As a minor in California, I was charged with violating section 647.6 b, a felony. The charge was dropped to 647.6 a, a misdem...
Full Question:
As a minor in California, I was charged with violating section 647.6 b, a felony. The charge was dropped to 647.6 a, a misdemeanor. This was so long ago I don't remember why it was amended. Do you know how it could have been amended? Also can this type of conviction be expunged or sealed, and if not, will it show up on a background check or are all juvenile records hidden from public eyes?
06/02/2007 |
Category: Criminal ยป Expungement ... |
State: California |
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Answer:
A prosecutor usually can amend/change a charge from a felony to a misdemeanor. As to why the charge was dropped, we could only speculate. In California, juvenile matters are confidential and many proceedings are not open to the public. Juvenile records are confidential and can only be released to officers of the court, specific agencies or by order of the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court. An arrest record may still be on file with the law enforcement agency who arrested you. Please see the following site regarding expunging criminal records. http://lawdigest.uslegalforms.com/expungement-of-criminal-records/index.php?dID=6444
