Legal Opinion
People v. Butler
California Court of Appeal
Decided May 9, 1980No. Crim. 11323PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
THE COURT. *
Thomas John Butler appeals an order denying his petition for expungement of his conviction after he completed his period of probation (Pen. Code, § 1203.4). He contends the judge was required to grant his petition, abused his discretion in denying it, and erred in failing to give reasons for the denial.
Section 1203.4 allows any convicted felon or misdemeanant who has been granted probation to petition to have his record expunged, after the period of probation has terminated. If the relief is granted, the probationer is relieved from some of the disabilities and penalties…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- People v. JohnsonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1955
- People v. MillsCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1978
- People v. SahagunCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1979
- People v. BradleyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1967
3Cited by34 opinions
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