Can all criminal convictions be expunged?
No. Not all criminal convictions can be expunged. Most misdemeanors and some felonies qualify for expungement. Under California law, felony convictions can be expunged as long as the defendant did not serve a state prison sentence and successfully completed the terms of probation. Once processed, an expunged criminal record cannot be reversed. Keep in mind that, if after your record has been expunged, you have additional criminal charges, the expunged convictions can be used against you. Also, on all government-related forms, upon request you must reveal the expunged criminal convictions.
