How do i clear 10 year old charges in two countys after completing drug diversion. i was arrested in 1996 in california for controlled substance in santa clara county failed to complete drug diversion and was arrested in los angeles in 2001 after a traffic stop, there were no drugs but i was charged because of not completing my drug diversion, was transported to san jose and charged for same crime i completed my drug diversion and was given a letter stating that i did not have to say i was arrested for that crime but the 2 charges have not been cleared this came up in a fbi check for a job and i have to clear these open charges