advice regarding early release of probation and expungement

[daysassailors]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California.

I was convicted of shoplifting.
I pleaded guilty.
I was sentenced to: "CONDITIONAL/REVOCABLE RELEASE 3 YEARS; 1 DY B&R ONLY; 50 HRS W/P; SRCH FOR STLN PROP; DNE JC PENNYS; FINES/FEES."
I completed my community service.

My first question is: What does "conditional/revocable release 3 years" mean?
My second question: How do I go about removing this from my record?

I found a petition for expungement online, but it says that you have to have completed your probation first.
So, do I have to complete my probation before I can apply for expungement? And if so, is there a way to file for early release from probation and THEN apply for expungement?

My record, other than this and an infraction for not appearing in court, is COMPLETELY clear. I have NEVER gotten in trouble as a minor or adult EVER.

Thanks!

[stephenk]

when were you convicted?

Yes you must complete your probation before you even consider expunging your record.

[daysassailors]

i was convicted in august. how do i get off probation early?

[racer72]

Originally Posted by daysassailors

i was convicted in august. how do i get off probation early?

Ask the judge that sentenced you. The odds of this happening is slim and none and slim is on his way out of town. Without a very compelling reason, the judge will have no reason to reduce your sentence. Don't ask how long it will take before an expungement could be granted.

[SIN EATER]

Originally Posted by daysassailors

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California.

I was convicted of shoplifting.
I pleaded guilty.
I was sentenced to: "CONDITIONAL/REVOCABLE RELEASE 3 YEARS; 1 DY B&R ONLY; 50 HRS W/P; SRCH FOR STLN PROP; DNE JC PENNYS; FINES/FEES."
I completed my community service.

My first question is: What does "conditional/revocable release 3 years" mean?
My second question: How do I go about removing this from my record?

I found a petition for expungement online, but it says that you have to have completed your probation first.
So, do I have to complete my probation before I can apply for expungement? And if so, is there a way to file for early release from probation and THEN apply for expungement?

My record, other than this and an infraction for not appearing in court, is COMPLETELY clear. I have NEVER gotten in trouble as a minor or adult EVER.

Thanks!

That's three years of unsupervised probation, one day credit county jail - book and release only (that makes it a priorable crime of theft - the next offense can be a felony), 50 hours work program, cops have a right to search you for stolen property, do not enter Penneys, pay court fines and fees.

No sane judge would terminate probation after two months. Possibly after 1/2 the probation time is served with no negative contact with law enforcement, s/he may terminate the probation. The Prosecutor can still use this conviction as an enhancement if you reoffend.

[daysassailors]

so after a year and a half has passed (half the time of my probation), i would have a better chance of being released from probation early?
if so, how exactly do i go about that? do i write the judge a letter?
thanks!

[CdwJava]

Originally Posted by daysassailors

so after a year and a half has passed (half the time of my probation), i would have a better chance of being released from probation early?
if so, how exactly do i go about that? do i write the judge a letter?
thanks!

No. You speak first to your probation officer. Then, if necessary, you hire legal counsel to go back before a judge and see if he shall see his way clear to release you from probation early.

- Carl

[daysassailors]

thanks for your advice! i don't have a probation officer, though...