Let an SB 1437 Attorney in Oceanside CA Make Sure Your Sentence is Just
Activists and many in the legal field have been working tirelessly for years to convince the California legislature to change the unfair rules of the felony murder law. They have finally done so and today we are proud to be an SB 1437 attorney in Oceanside CA who can help certain eligible people who have been convicted of felony murder. If you want to know if you or your loved one’s sentence could be reduced, contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free initial consultation.
Any of These Three Situations Make a Person Eligible for Resentencing Under SB 1437
Can anyone request resentencing via an SB 1437 attorney in Oceanside CA? No. However, any of the following clients can:
- If the client was convicted under the first-degree felony murder rule then they must not have killed, intended to kill, or acted as a major participant in the felony with reckless indifference to human life.
- If the client was convicted as an accomplish to a “target” crime under the second-degree felony murder they cannot have killed or acted with malice in the killing.
- The client was convicted of second-degree murder.
Does one of these three situations describe your situation or the situation of a loved one? If so, then now is the right time to contact an SB 1437 attorney in Oceanside CA to find out about your options. If you are not sure about the theory of murder you or your loved one was convicted under, we can help. We may speak to the previously involved attorney or request the jury instructions. Either way, we can take it from here.
The Steps Involved in Applying for Resentencing
For a person who is currently serving time via the felony murder rule, the first step is to file a petition for resentencing by submitting declarations re: their conviction. A copy of this must be mailed to the D.A. or the Attorney General, whichever one prosecuted the case, and to either a private SB 1437 attorney in Oceanside CA or the Office of the Public Defender.
Note that even a person who was convicted of felony murder with “special circumstances” and is now facing life in prison without the possibility of parole may still qualify for resentencing. The best way to find out about an individual case and whether or not it qualifies is to contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free initial consultation.
Not Sure How to Proceed? Contact an SB 1437 Attorney in Oceanside CA
Though the passage of SB 1437 is good news for many people, it is complex legislation, made more complicated by the fact that it is not entirely clear how the courts will interpret portions of the law. For this and other reasons, it is essential to work with an SB 1437 attorney in Oceanside CA. Reach out to Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 now for your free initial consultation.
