Learn how Chambers Law Firm can help you reduce qualifying felonies to misdemeanors.
As of November 5, 2014, qualifying individuals who have been convicted of certain drug or theft-related felonies have the ability to seek charge reduction and resentencing under the provisions of Prop 47. This newly passed resentencing measure is expected to affect nearly 5,000 California inmates as well as others who may be serving their sentences out of jail or who may have already completed their sentence and probation.
If you are among these affected individuals, Dan E. Chambers can help you exercise your right to the resentencing benefits of Prop 47. Here’s what you need to do.
Step One: Get Your Case Evaluated
The first thing you must do in order to secure resentencing under Prop 47 is to determine if you actually qualify for this benefit. The scope of Prop 47 is actually fairly narrow, applying only to non-violent offenders facing certain types of convictions including:
- Possession of cocaine, meth, hashish, and certain other drugs
- Shoplifting, forgery, passing bad checks, receiving stolen goods, and petty theft with a prior involving a value of no more than $950
Fortunately, you can get an expert opinion as to whether or not you qualify for Prop 47 sentencing relief by consulting Dan E. Chambers. Simply contact Chambers Law Firm and we will set up a free initial consultation for you.
Step Two: File a Resentencing Petition
If during your free consultation you learn that you do qualify for Prop 47 sentencing relief, the next step is to hire Dan E. Chambers to assist you in filing a resentencing petition. With his help, you can rest assured the many details involved in preparing and filing this petition will be attended to properly. For example, he will ensure the petition is filed in the correct court (the court that heard the original case).
The court will then screen the petition to confirm that you do qualify. Next, a judge will review your petition to determine if a reduced sentence should be granted. Their decision will hinge on whether granting the reduction will result in any “unreasonable risk” to the public—ie a risk that you will reoffend.
Assuming the court does grant your petition you will have your conviction changed from a felony to a misdemeanor and your sentence reduced with credit for time served.
Completed Your Sentence? You Still Need to Hire Dan.
While individuals currently serving a sentence will naturally feel more urgency regarding Prop 47 resentencing, individuals who have already completed a sentence should also seriously consider a Prop 47 resentencing petition. Having a felony conviction removed from your record and replaced with a misdemeanor should give you a big boost in future attempts to get a new job or secure other benefits.
Call or click now to talk to Dan E. Chambers about your Prop 47 resentencing case.
