Drug Crime Expungement Attorney in San Jose

Clear a Drug Crime Conviction from Your Criminal Record

If you were convicted of a felony or misdemeanor drug offense in the San Jose area, you may be able to clear the conviction from your criminal record by filing a petition to withdraw your "guilty" or "no contest" plea or have the court dismiss a "guilty" verdict reached after trial. There are particular limitations to drug crime expungement, however, so it is important to discuss the matter with an experienced San Jose drug crime attorney.

Generally speaking, a conviction for a drug offense can be expunged if you did not serve time in prison and if you have successfully completed all terms of your probation and are not currently serving a sentence or probation for another criminal offense. If you were referred to a drug diversion program, your record should already be changed to a dismissal after you successfully complete all diversion program requirements. If you were convicted of marijuana possession for personal use, the conviction will be erased from your record after two years, but if the conviction was for marijuana cultivation or trafficking, it will not automatically be removed.

Drug crime expungement may be a complex process, and it is important to discuss your options with an attorney who can determine whether you qualify and who can then protect your legal rights through the process to help you clear your record and face a brighter future.

Interested in expungement? Call a San Jose drug crime lawyer today.

With the internet, more and more employers, licensing companies and other organizations are regularly performing background checks on applicants to see if they have criminal records. Make sure your drug crime conviction is addressed so it cannot affect your future opportunities.

Contact a San Jose drug crime expungement lawyer at our firm today to talk about how we can help you.