In prison, ex-Danville cop enjoyed coveted firefighter role. Now he can use it to dismiss his felony
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Andrew Hall, a former Contra Costa Sheriff's deputy, wants to expunge his assault conviction following his time in the San Quentin Fire Department during his prison term. Serving in firehouses provided Hall with privileges not available to typical inmates, and California law supports his efforts to clear his record. Although expungement is likely, Hall would still be prohibited from gun possession and faces consequences for any future violent felonies. A judge postponed the hearing, and prosecutors plan to delay expungement until after Hall's parole ends.
Andrew Hall, a former deputy sheriff, served a prison sentence and now seeks to expunge an assault conviction, enabled by his time with the San Quentin Fire Department.
Despite the potential for expungement, Hall faces limitations that include a ban on firearm possession and the risk of additional strike charges for future felonies.
Prosecutors aim to delay Hall's expungement until after his two-year parole term, but legal options to oppose the expungement are limited.
During his career as a Danville policeman, Hall was involved in two fatal on-duty shootings, facing prosecution for the 2018 killing.
Read at The Mercury News
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