Q: In 2008 I was arrested for a public intoxication in California which is a penal code 647 subsection f I did not know....
That the arresting officer did not input the charges right on the police report by not putting the parentheses on each side of the letter f constituting it to be a public intoxication. So with that said unknowingly Force 6 years after 2008 I had a"felony prostitution charge on my doj records also known as the California law enforcement tracking sheet. I found that out in 2014 at the beginning of my five-year commitment with the cdcr prison in pleasant valley or coalinga california. With that said I've had trouble with getting answers on how to get compensated due to the fact that I had a heinous crime on my rap sheet without knowing it and understanding more of reasons from after 2008 to the present of why I had so many problems with a lot of people not understanding why I was being so carefully looked upon as if I was some type of sexual predator. I had got out of prison in 2017 and tried calling almost every lawyer in California to try to help me with this problem but just about all
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You faced a significant issue with an incorrect entry on your criminal record, leading to a severe misunderstanding of your legal history. Under California law, you have the right to request the correction of your criminal record if it contains errors. This process involves contacting the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and submitting a formal request for record review and correction.
Start by obtaining a copy of your criminal record from the DOJ to confirm the mistake. Once you have verified the error, you need to fill out the "Claim of Alleged Inaccuracy or Incompleteness" form, which can be found on the DOJ website. Attach any supporting documents that prove the inaccuracy, such as court records or police reports, to strengthen your case.
If the DOJ does not correct the record, you can seek legal recourse through the courts. You may file a petition for a writ of mandate, which is a court order compelling the DOJ to correct your record. Although this process can be challenging, it is crucial to ensure your criminal record accurately reflects your legal history, preventing further harm to your reputation and opportunities.
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