What Can Happen If You Disclose a Sealed Arrest Record? (PC 851.91)
Sealed Arrest Record? (PC 851.91) What Can Happen If You Disclose a Sealed Arrest Record? (PC 851.91) A new California law may allow you to seal your arrest record if you were not convicted of the crime of which the arrest was based. Under California Penal Code Section 851.91, you are considered not to have been convicted if: You were arrested but criminal charges were never filed Charges were filed…
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What Sealing Your Arrest Record Does and Does Not Do (PC 851.91)
What Sealing Your Arrest Record Does and Does Not Do (PC 851.91) The negative stigma of having an arrest record could impact you for the rest of your life. Having an arrest on your record could make it difficult to get accepted into certain colleges, gain employment and advance in your career. However, you may be able to end these consequences by having your arrest record sealed. California Penal Code…
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The Court Process for Sealing an Arrest Record Under PC 851.91
The Court Process for Sealing an Arrest Record Under PC 851.91 On January 1, 2018, The Consumer Arrest Record Equity Act (The CARE Act) took effect. This law made it easier to have your arrest record sealed if you were not convicted of the crime for which the arrest was based. Under California Penal Code Section 851.91, you are considered to be “not convicted” if: Criminal charges were never filed…
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The Burden of Proof When Sealing Your Arrest Record (PC 851.91)
The Burden of Proof When Sealing Your Arrest Record (PC 851.91) On January 1, 2018, a new law enacted in California made it easier than ever to seal an arrest record. Under California Penal Code Section 851.91, you can petition the court to have your arrest record sealed if any of the following apply to your case: No criminal charges were filed based on the arrest Criminal charges were filed…
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How to Find Out if I Have a Warrant Out for Me
How to Find Out if I Have a Warrant Out for Me If a warrant is issued for you in California, it means that law enforcement has the ability to arrest you at any time. There are two types of warrants. An arrest warrant is issued when law enforcement suspects you have committed a crime, while a bench warrant is issued when you have failed to appear in court, failed…
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10 Mistakes People Make After Being Arrested
10 Mistakes People Make After Being Arrested Being arrested is one of the most stressful things you could ever experience. It is highly likely that you will become both afraid and emotional if you are arrested. Many people make mistakes after being arrested that ruin their chances of success or even lead to additional charges. If you are arrested, you need to avoid making any of these 10 mistakes. Resisting…
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