Ventura County residents get criminal records expunged | News Channel 3-12

Ventura County residents get criminal records expunged | News Channel 3-12

VENTURA, Calif.—Joseph Gonzalez is looking to chart a new path forward after a misdemeanor 5 years ago followed him until today. “It was a big mistake. But I got to own up to it and pay my dues,” said the 24 year old. He's one of dozens of people who went to the clean slate clinic in Ventura on Friday, hoping to get criminal records expunged, felonies reduced or arrest records sealed. Joseph Andrade is also looking for help fixing past mistakes.…