[TommyTheCat]

Question for anyone who might have experienced this as they were applying for license once exams were passed. Specifically curious about those with experience with California and the CBA…

I have a misdemeanor on my record from the good ol college days, got caught using a fake ID and pled guilty to the California Vehicle Code section offense relating to such matters.

I am about to have an attorney expunge my record as I am eligible for such due to the minor nature of the offense and my otherwise clean record.

Does an expunged offense still need to technically be disclosed to the CBA on the Form 11A-27? I would think not, but curious if anyone has had this experience and can speak to it first hand.

The offense happened about 15 years ago and I spoke with an attorney back then who said I could pay the fees back then to have her expunge it once the 1 year period had passed. At the time I was studying accounting and she specifically alluding to expunging being good for when the CPA application time came, which makes me think expunging means no need to disclose. I was broke like most college kids are so paying $1,500 wasn’t really doable then. Now it seems like a small price to pay to get this potential hurdle cleared.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Oh those fun college days….

[Anonymous]

Expunged? You treat expungement like it never happened.

Only people who can see an expunged record IIRC are FBI and Immigration.

[Paydirt123]

Ask a lawyer man

[ultrarunner]

Hi TommyTheCat. My initial review was pending because I didn't submit the criminal conviction disclosure form. I didn't know that it was required for every candidate. Anyway, it said that it should include “expunged” (questionnaire 4). Or if you have questions, you should email the CBA. They usually respond within 24 hours. Good luck.

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[Skynet]

They might be lenient if you tell them the Fake ID was to get into a Strip Club : D

[TommyTheCat]

thanks for the comments all. Sky I think thats a great suggestion, I'm going with that.

[Anonymous]

Yes, u must disclose any misdemeanor that has been expunged to the CBA. This is specifically stated in one of the forms I have reviewed about 1 year ago(I can find it for u later if u want). Also, any charge/conviction will show up on your Livescan Report, but your conviction will show that it was expunged/dismissed. I have had 3 Livescans performed, so i could get a bogus misdemeanor charge permananetly removed and so I could make sure my other misdemamenor was expunged.

I am 99% sure about what I just stated. Fully disclose your expunged conviction and u should be fine.

Goodluck.

[TommyTheCat]

thanks cpa, you are spot on i reviewed the form further and see where it asks that you disclose expunged offenses. I'll proceed with expunging and then disclose when the time comes and hope it doesn't create any complications getting licensed once these exams are done.

[Anonymous]

@TommyTheCat

I'm sure u will be fine as long as u disclose your little misdemeanor offense that has been expunged.

I have 3 misdemeanors dating back 7-10+ years ago, so I will probably have some explaining to do. I'd trade positions with u in a heartbeat!

Goodluck!

[yosefaf]

There has actually been a huge update on this from Governer Newsom- I'd look into it: Newsom's New law

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