Need Heelp!

[danielvaiz]

I live in California, I was charged with possesion and was offered Prop 36. I completed my N/A classes and my question is, has it been removed from my record or will it show? It was my first offense and I didn't pay a fine or serve any jail time.

But this happened 4-5 years ago, and I havn't had any offenses other than traffic tickets. I'm trying to find out if Prop 36 has/had a "clause" in it that if I completed classes (which I did) the "perk" of the Prop was there would be no fine, case would be dismissed and wiped from my record. It was my first and only offense of that nature. I' trying to get into the US Army, and that could be the only thing holding me back.

 

[CdwJava]

Do not assume anything. Until the court tells you the matter has been cleared, assume it will show up.

 

[I_Got_Banned]

My understanding is that it will still show up as "dismissed" unless and until you get it "expunged". I could be wrong though!

 

[CdwJava]

The case has to be brought back before the court before it will be "dismissed." This happens when the classes have been completed and all terms of the Prop 36 probation are complete.

 

[LillianV]

If all terms have been completed and you have paperwork to that effect but later get in trouble in another state, can that be used against you?

 

[dave33]

Not sure about Cal.In my state when a charge is dismissed, it still shows up as the original charge and a disposition of dismissed. Than you can move to have it expunged. goodluck.

 

[CdwJava]

It will show that it is dismissed on your CORI printout (criminal offender record). But, since in CA you do not have to admit to most private employers that you were arrested as they can only inquire about CONVICTIONS, you might never have to tell an employer in CA that you were ever arrested or on Prop. 36. Provided, of course, that the case has been brought back to the court and dismissed. Simply completing the classes does not automatically mean you are free and clear. Until a court says so, you are not clear.