A pardon is a “forgiveness” of an offense that is granted only to those offenders who have demonstrated exemplary behavior after being convicted of a misdemeanor or of a felony. Because obtainment of a pardon is based upon evidence of abiding by the law after conviction, a pardon is not granted until it is earned. In California, an offender will not be eligible to be considered to receive a pardon unless the offender has been discharged from probation for at least ten years without conviction of further criminal activity during that period.

An offender is eligible to apply for a pardon if that offender, once having been convicted under Penal Code section 290, has been dismissed of the offense under Penal Code section 1203.4.

An offender must first obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation from the Superior Court in the county where the offender resides before seeking a pardon.

A pardon does not seal or expunge the offender’s criminal record. However, a pardon can be instrumental when a person seeks employment or licensing by a professional agency.

When facing new criminal charges or when addressing prior criminal convictions, hiring the right lawyer is one of the most important things you can do. An effective defense can clean up a past mistake.

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