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    Default Reducing The Charge At The Time of Expungement

    When I try to expunge my record of petty theft then will I be able to reduce the charges? For example change the charge of petty theft to trespassing? I know that some felonies can be reduced to misdomeainers during expungement so can petty theft be reduced to something else as well?

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    Default Re: Reducing The Charge At The Time of Expungement

    If a charge is expunged, that means it goes away.

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    Default Re: Reducing The Charge At The Time of Expungement

    The extent to which it "goes away" varies by state. California makes it comparatively easy to get an expungement, but the recipient of an expungement gets fewer benefits than in most states.

    If the offense was a "wobbler" (a crime that can be considered either a misdemeanor or a felon), there would be a possibility of getting the charge reduced - although that's something I would suggest trying with the assistance of a lawyer. If it wasn't a wobbler, consider consulting a lawyer about your other options, if any.

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