In this video, attorney Anton Vialtsin breaks down the Ninth Circuit’s 2025 ruling in United States v. Robert Louis Carver — a major case on how California expungements under Penal Code §1203.4 are treated in federal court. Spoiler: they still count! If you thought your old convictions were wiped clean, this case might change your mind. Learn what this means for criminal history scores, sentencing, and anyone with a “dismissed” state record.

📚 Full Opinion: https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2025/04/02/23-4105.pdf

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