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What to do if I recently received a jury summons?
I filled out the required form and check marked the box where it asked if I had ever been convicted of a felony and have not had my civil rights restored. This disqualified me from jury duty. I did this because 45 years ago when I was 20 I was convicted of a federal felony. My concern is that I was sentenced under the “Youthful Offenders Act”, which was supposed to expunge my record after a certain period of time (I received probation). I don’t know how the Youthful Offender Act works. I don’t know if I am still a felon, or not. I never petitioned the court asking that my conviction be expunged, and I never received a notice telling me that my conviction was set aside.
Asked on October 20, 2013 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Hello. You need to confer with an attorney licensed in your state as to this issue. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will speak initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in a limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
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