People v. Bedrossian

*1072Edmond Bedrossian appeals the denial, as premature, of a petition to be deemed factually innocent of domestic violence *1073allegations and to have the records of his arrest destroyed. Although we acknowledge Bedrossian's legitimate interest in obtaining a determination before the expiration of the three-year limitations period for the filing of felony charges against him, we agree with the trial court that his petition was not ripe under the provisions of the applicable statute, Penal Code section 851.8,1 and that these provisions violate neither his right to due process nor equal protection…