Will Expungement Remove A Strike for Purposes of Californias Three Strikes Law?
No. “Expunged… convictions could be considered “strikes” for purposes of the three strikes law.” People v. Diaz (App. 2 Dist. 1996) 49 Cal.Rptr.2d 252, 41 Cal.App.4th 1424, However, having a conviction reduced to a misdemeanor prior to expungement can reduce the severity of a future sentence should you be convicted again.
