My question involves expungements or pardons for the state of: California AND Arizona
Hello,
I have done lots of research since I found out I could get an expungement then I found out today that it is probably NOT possible because I was sentenced in a Federal Court in California. I always lived in Arizona and my Probation Officer told me that I now have a Docket # here in Az and that it was transferred to Az.
I was convicted of Conspiracy (Count 1) and Unauthorized Manufacture and Distribution of Satellite Access Devices (Count 2).
In the not so distant future I could possibly be applying for a Gaming License in the State of Texas if they pass a bill Regarding legalizing Poker rooms in Texas HB 222.
I would be applying for this license as a commercial operator and am now deathly afraid that I will not be granted a license because of the Federal conviction. I was granted probation which is almost up, paid my fine in full, basically I fit the perfect candidate for expungement OTHER than it being a Federal case.. So as of right now I am really upset at myself because I am under the impression that I will not be able to either obtain an expungement (California) or Set Aside (Arizona). I am unsure if I need to get an attorney in California or Arizona..
My question for you is what do you think about my situation? Is there any chance at all or am I grasping at straws here and basically screwed??
I appreciate any information you can give me!
Thank You!
Ken

