What to do if I was charged with petty theft when I was 13 and I’m trying to get this off my record?
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What to do if I was charged with petty theft when I was 13 and I’m trying to get this off my record?
I believe they offered me to attend the diversion program, but my brother who did not know about this case said no to it. Is there a way to attend it now to get this off my record? If yes, then how do I do it? Also, will colleges be able to see this on my record?
Asked on May 8, 2014 under Criminal Law, California
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you were convicted as a minor of the misdemeanor that you have written about, your file is sealed per court order and not open to public scrutiny. As such, colleges will not be able to see this file or know about your prior trangression. To be safe, I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney in your locality about expunging your conviction as a minor. Such an attorney can be found on attorneypages.com.
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