People v. Covington

Opinion

BUCKLEY, J.

—The defendant, Cheryl Covington, appeals from an order denying her petition to expunge a grand theft conviction following termination of her probation. (Pen. Code, § 1203.4.) She contends she was entitled to expungement as a matter of right because she complied with all the conditions of her probation, and in particular the requirement she pay restitution commensurate with her ability to pay. We disagree and will affirm the order.

Background

Covington worked as a bookkeeper for Kern River Distributors. In 1989, she began diverting company funds to her personal use and…