If you were convicted of a nonviolent felony, you may have the opportunity to reopen your case and possibly change your conviction because of Proposition 47, which passed California voters in November 2014.
Nonviolent crimes, such as drug possession and possession of stolen goods have been downgraded from felony charges to misdemeanors. Having a misdemeanor crime on your record isn’t nearly as much of a big deal as having a felony charge.
Felony charges impact your ability to vote, be hired for certain jobs, and even find proper housing. There’s also a social stigma that can sometimes arise if you have a felony charge on your record, especially since California criminal records are publicly available on the internet.
If there’s even a slight possibility that you might be able to remove a felony charge from your record, it’s worth looking into.
Crimes which are eligible for resentencing include:
- Drug possession (including heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other illegal drugs)
- Shoplifting
- Check and credit fraud
- Forgery
- Theft
- Possession of stolen goods
For all of these crimes, the amount of money that has been affected because of the crime must not be more than $950. If it is, Proposition 47 has no effect on your case.
To find out more about Proposition 47 and find out if your particular charge(s) could be adjusted, contact Southern California’s Proposition 47 specialist, Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm. Set up a complimentary appointment to discuss your case by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or sending an online message here.
Whether you were sentenced a couple years ago or decades ago, your life will dramatically improve when you let Dan Chambers successfully petition for your charges to be reduced from felonies to misdemeanors. Think of the weight that will be lifted off your shoulders when the judge announces that you are no longer a felon! It might not seem like such a big deal now, but in that moment, you won’t be able to wipe the smile off your face.
Contact Dan Chambers for a free consultation today at 714-760-4088. You won’t regret it!
