My question involves criminal law for the state of: California-L.A. County
i have just been charged with a 594(a)(1)pc, which in short is a vandalism via graffiti charge (i have provided the link below for details).
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/di...&file=594-625c
i vandalized a university campus using spray paint. i have a clean record and this is my first offense. i am currently in the process of awaiting my court date and am unsure of what my sentence will be.
i would like to ask a few questions regarding my current situation:
1. what is my most likely sentence?
2. will i need a lawyer? if so, what will be the approximate cost?
3. is it possible to get my charge expunged?
4. i am in the process of becoming a high school science teacher (which currently happens to be a high demand job in L.A. county). how will this affect my employment prospects? if i get an expungement, will it clear my criminal record if school districts or any future employees do a background check?
thank you very much for your time.![]()

