How long will a misdemeanor theft charge remain on your record in California?

Answer 1

It depends upon what type of infraction of the law occurred to warrant a misdemeanor charge. The general range is from 1-3 years, unless it pertains to an issue such as a "hate crime" or personal injury. In regards to a minor, records of criminal offense will either be expunged or sealed depending on individual circumstances, when the minor reaches the legal age of majority which in California is 18.

Answer 2

Criminal records tend to be permanent unless the record was sealed or the offense was expunged from your record. In California however, a potential employer is limited to searching back seven years for criminal information.

Answer 3

Permanently, but the consequences can depend on the situation. There are three levels of misdemeanor domestic violence in CA: PC 243(e)(1) is domestic battery, PC 243(d) is aggravated battery (which can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony), and PC 273.5 is is Corporal Injury on a Spouse, Cohabitant or Fellow Parent (which can also be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony).

Answer 4

Unless the offense occurred prior to your 18th birthday, criminal records are a permanent party of your history. They are not like drivers license points and do not 'go away' after a certain length of time.

Answer 5

Unless you go to court to have it expunged, for the rest of your life.

Answer 6

Forever