Assembly Bill 1950 Might Be Able to Help You Get Off Probation Now

Assembly Bill 1950 Might Be Able to Help You Get Off Probation Now Are you currently on probation? If so, Assembly Bill 1950 could be the answer you have been looking for to get off of probation. Read on to learn the facts about it and then contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 if you would like to talk to a criminal defense attorney to find out how it could be relevant in your case.

The Basics of Assembly Bill 1950

On September 30th, 2020, Assembly Bill 1950 went into effect. Its purpose is to amend a Penal Code that affected how long a person can be on probation. Before the Bill went into effect, a person convicted of a felony could face up to five years on felony probation. Now the maximum amount of time a person can be put on felony probation is two years – with a few exceptions.

The Question of Those Already on Probation

After the Bill passed and was made law, there were many questions about how it would affect the thousands of people who were already on probation before the law went into effect. There were experts saying that the law did not help them, while others argued that it should. Eventually, the First District Court of Appeals in California determined that the law does apply to those who are already on probation.

What to Do if You or a Loved One is on Probation

The problem is that the law does not act automatically. If you are a loved one is on probation for a felony, you will need to retain the services of a criminal defense attorney who can file the motion with the court. This motion will ask the court to shorten the length of your probation down to two years. If you have already served two years on probation, this could mean that your probation is ended entirely.

Not All Felony Convictions Are Covered

It is important to know that not all felony convictions qualify under this law. This is one of the reasons that you should contact an attorney as soon as possible for a free legal consultation. We will begin by talking about the specifics of the original crime the person in question was convicted of. If it is a qualifying crime and they are still on probation, then we can file the necessary paperwork to help get them off probation sooner.

If they do not qualify under this law, there might be other options that can help get them out of jail and/or off probation earlier. It is always worth a call to Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.

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