How do I clear up a mistake on my arrest record? 8 Answers as of February 06, 2012

It can be corrected in the court file and if it was reported to the state computerized system you have to contact the Department of Justice in Sacramento.

An attorney or yourself can go to the court of conviction and pay for any or all of your file so long as it is a public record and not under seal.

Police officers do not charge people. Only the District Attorney can do that. If officers make an arrest, they make a recommendation on what to charge. But, the DA doesn't have to follow it. I gather that the officer arrested you and put down 647(b) as his recommendation so it looks like you were arrested for soliciting prostitution. If you were prosecuted for being drunk in public, you could bring this up in family court to show that the arresting officer cited the wrong charge. But, you should definitely follow your attorney's advice, not mine. An attorney should be able to get a copy of your arrest record. I recommend you consult the attorney who handled your criminal case. If you don't have an attorney on that case, I recommend you consult one right away.

I can see why you need this cleared up; there is a big difference between a PC 647 f and a PC647 b. You have not said what stage the 647 case is at. If you plead or were found guilty of the PC647b it will be almost impossible to change it. The case is still with the police and has not been filed and you charged you could hire an attorney to see if he could talk with the charging agency and get it corrected or drooped. If you have a court date for your arrangement coming up get with your attorney as soon as you can. No matter what you need an attorney.

The arrest record isn't what you should be concerned about, it would be the conviction record, which should be cleared up via the criminal process.

Why not call the Police Department for the area where you got arrested?? Plus, of course, ask for all evidence of your "guilt," such as police report.? So, the D.A. hasn't charged you with anything?? If they have get all "discovery" from them.? You will agree or disagree with the officer's 647f assessment depending on whether the report states enough for the 647f.? If the report doesn't state evidence for 647b ask for a new police report.? I don't think they do that. Otherwise, take the report to family court and show the judge how the arrest was for the wrong offense.

An attorney can assist you with this matter of bringing this to the courts attention and having the file corrected if necessary. It is possible that an arresting officer may write one charge on the citation, but the prosecutor decides to file different or additional charges. Although in your case, big difference in the charges. Were you convicted of the 647(f) already? Or are charges still pending?

Yes, an attorney can likely obtain the entire miniute order for you, not to mention get this kind of minor charge dismissed.