California Law May Allow You to Reduce Your Conviction to a Misdemeanor

California Law (17 b of the Penal Code) allows a Motion to be filed to request a Felony conviction be reduced to a misdemeanor, and to apply for expungement at the same time. This can be done at any time, even years after the conviction. This is a decision that is discretionary with the Judge, and may be opposed by the Prosecutor's office. It requires a Motion and Court Hearing on the merits of the request.

The charge must be a "wobbler" (originally chargeable as a misdemeanor or felony) so not all felony cases can be reduced.

We have had about 95% of our motions to reduce granted. The conviction is then a misdemeanor "for all purposes" making licensing and employment opportunities MUCH better- you no longer have a felony record, and can honestly answer "no" to any question regarding a felony conviction.

We have successfully reduced felony convictions all over California. This procedure can take about 8 weeks to 14 weeks, depending upon the Court and the complexity of the case.

Fees are reasonable: $850.00 (may be paid in two installments), and include the Petition for Reduction to Misdemeanor, Expungement (if applicable), all Court appearances, filing fees and research.

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