Appeal:
An appeal is a request one makes to a higher court to review the decision which was made in a completed trial proceeding. After a trial
proceeding, if they losing party is dissatisfied with the outcome of feels there was and error made which affected the results, they may ask the judge to reverse the decision or for a retrial. If a judge does not grant the request made, an appeal is then filed with the Court of Appeals.

Expungements:
An expungement is a process which under Section 1203.4 of the California Penal Code. A convicted party can be re-instated as a law abiding citizen. In order to qualify for this process the convicted party must meet the following requirements:

IF CONVICTED OF A FELONY:
1. Completed all terms of his/her sentence (i.e. probation, fines, community service, restitution, etc.)
2. Not have any pending criminal matters or currently be on probation on a different matter.
3. Never served any State prison time.

IF CONVICTED OF A MISDEMEANOR:
1. Completed all terms of his/her sentence (i.e. probation, restitution, etc.)
2. Not have any pending criminal matters or currently be on probation on a different matter.
3. Have lived a law abiding life for a minimum of one (1) year after the conviction.