Can I ask for my petty theft charge to be dismissed after successful completion community service and probation?
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Can I ask for my petty theft charge to be dismissed after successful completion community service and probation?
I was charged with petty theft and commercial burglary they were offering 3 years probation and 45 days of community service but my public defender thought she could do better. I had no priors, a clean record. I would like to enlist in the Reserves upon completion of my sentence. I will be pleading no contest. It was a bad decision and I take full credit for it but I don’t want it to be on my record forever. Can I ask for my case to be dismissed if I comply with everything the court asks?
Asked on April 18, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Make sure that this is the agreement between yourself, the prosecutor and the Judge before you plea. This is usually called a deferred judgement or delayed sentence. Once you successfully complete probation/conditions, the case will be dismissed. If this is not the case, then the plea will result in a conviction on your record and will not be dismissed upon the completion of probation/community service etc.
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