Expunged Record

Your record will 'never' be clear of the felony charge. All you can do is tell people upfront what happened, and in what order. Society will never forgive you.

Were you CONVICTED of the charges? if not, and the charges were dismissed, you can get your record sealed. I'm not from California, but in my state they can do this. Good luck and keep moving forward!

I realize that it will show up when they do the background check, but it will show as a misdemeanor dismissed...I did go to court and the judge reduced the felony charge to a misdemeanor and dismissed it. I am just going to try an see if it is enough to allow me to go into the CNA program.

They have a specific list of crimes that bar entry as a CNA into working at assisted living places, and another one in long term care places, and yet another with developmentally disabled clients. Meaning, if your crime is listed, it's a no-go. Look for CA penal code/DHS, etc. online. I saw it yesterday, but lost the link. I don't think vandalism is a barrier crime to any of the three types of work.

Here one of the list of disqualifying offenses in CA. Vandalism isn't on it, but mayhem is- now there's ANOTHER word for me to look up!?

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations/Documents/ATCS%2098-4.pdf

I realize it has been quit a while since I post an update. I was waiting for clarification from the state. I reside in California and put in a request just to see if I can be retrained for the CNA course through RED CROSS and was not sure based on my past felony conviction of vandelism that was expunged back in March 2012. The Red Cross said that I would have to submit my fingerprints and clearance before entering the program so I don't waste all that money. I did and had to wait over 3 months for an answer from the Public health Boards! It was worth the wait. OMG They sent me a letter of approval. Not to be retrain, but to take the exam! I am studying on my own a bit nervous with the skill portion it has been a while since I was able to work as a nurse. I want to frame the letter I was so happy! Now the studying and realization that I have a second chance! I am approved to take exam by ATCS. Just a note never give up!!!

Did you get your record expunged first then wrote a letter to the judge or did you write the letter first ? I want to be a CNA but I have a 2nd degree battery charge which is a class d felony ... I was released from probation early for good behavior... I’m going to try to get my record expunged and then attempt to enter a cna class .. will they give me a chance to show them everything or will they just deny you?