State v. Mohajerin

OPINION

ECKERSTROM, Judge.

¶ 1 Hesam Mohajerin appeals the trial court’s order denying his petition for an entry of clearance upon his official records pursuant to A.R.S. § 1341051. In ruling on the petition, the court interpreted this statute and State v. Franco, 153 Ariz. 424, 737 P.2d 400 (App.1987), to require petitioners to prove that the charge or arrest they wish to have cleared was “unlawful or illegal” when it occurred. We acknowledge Franco supports this approach but clarify that (1) an unlawful or illegal arrest or charge is a potential ground for relief under § 13^4051, but not a…