California law allows for most infractions that are not traffic offenses to be expunged enabling a person to present a clean criminal history to prospective employers or anyone conducting a background check. These include offenses such as drug possession, petty theft, disturbing the peace, and more.
In today’s competitive world most employers require background checks for job applicants. You may lose lout on a job opportunity because you have a prior infraction conviction. Having a non-traffic criminal infraction on your record is less than ideal, no matter how minor the violation was. Convictions even as minor as an infraction can cause you to lose out on job opportunities. Infractions are punishable by a fine and no jail time if the fine is paid. Infractions that look bad on your background check include petty theft, boating violation, fishing without a license, marijuana possession, disturbing the peace, trespass, underage drinking, failure to appear, along with others. You should take the necessary steps to clear your record.
CALIFORNIA INFRACTION DISMISSAL REQUIREMENTS:
More than 1 year has passed from the date of conviction.
You have fully complied with and performed the sentence of the court. For an infraction, this usually means you paid your fin
You are not currently serving a sentence for any other conviction or have pending criminal charges for any offense.
You have lived an honest and upright life and have obeyed all laws since conviction.
Even if you have had additional trouble, you may still be eligible for dismissal. It is up to the judge who hears your case to decide if the dismissal will be granted. Some factors judges will consider include, the length of time since the crimes were committed, the seriousness of the crime, and any good things you have done since your convictions.
BENEFITS OF AN INFRACTION DISMISSAL?
Dismissing an infraction has the same function of dismissing a misdemeanor or felony conviction. If the court finds that it is in the interest of justice to dismiss your conviction, your case will be opened, your plea or verdict will be set aside, and your conviction will be dismissed.
