Immigration – Post-Conviction Relief: Penal Code 1473.7 Erases Old Convictions
Since January 1, 2017, a new California law is helping people erase the catastrophic consequences (immigration or otherwise) that can attach to even very old convictions. The law will permits people no longer in criminal custody to file a motion to vacate a conviction or sentence based on either one of two claims: (1) a prejudicial […]