Prop 47 Attorney in Los Angeles
The passage of Proposition 47 has brought many questions to people trapped behind felony charges. There are a lot of questions that have been raised.
What is Proposition 47?
The new law allows a number of felony charges to be eligible for reduction to misdemeanors. A reduction to a misdemeanor reduces the maximum jail time allowable for cases to be reduced from approximately 3 years in state prison to 6 months to a year in the county jail.
Here are the basics of the law change so that you can determine if this is something that applies to you or your loved one.
Am I Eligible for Resentencing?
If you are facing any of the charges or have been convicted of them in the past, you may be eligible for prop 47 re-sentencing.
- Possession of Cocaine/Heroin for Personal Use (H&S 11350)
- Possession of Concentrated Cannabis for Personal Use (H&S 11357)
- Possession of Methamphetamine for personal Use (H&S 11377)
- Grand Theft Auto, (if Auto is worth less than $950)
- Shoplifting (worth less than $950)
- Receiving Stolen Property (PC 496) (worth less than $950)
- Forgery or Check Fraud (Less than $950)
- Bad Checks (PC 476) (less than $950)
What if I Have Priors in Los Angeles?
You can still get a reduction with prop 47, but there are some exceptions:
- If you’re a registered sex offender under PC 290.
- If you’ve been convicted of any of the several serious felonies listed below:
- Sexually Violent Offenses
- Sex crimes against a child under 14
- Murder, Attempted Murder, Solicitation to commit Murder
- Gross Vehicular Manslaughter while intoxicated (penal code 191.5)
- Assault with a machine gun on a peace officer or firefighter
- Possession of weapons of mass destruction
- Any serious/violent felony punishable by life in prison or death.
Contact a Prop 47 Lawyer in Los Angeles
Contact our attorney at Manshoory Law Group for your free consultation where you will meet with me. Our experienced prop 47 attorneys will evaluate your case and determine if you are eligible for re-sentencing.
Our criminal defense lawyers will gather all pertinent and necessary information and file the petition with the court. Once the petition is filed with the court, we will make sure that the court follows through and grants the motion as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I Have a Strike?
As long as your strike is not one of the charges listed above, you are still eligible for relief.
Are My Voting and Jury Rights Restored if I Have My Charge Reduced?
Yes, not having a felony conviction can help you restore these valued rights as well as get rid of your felony conviction that hurts your chances at employment.
Can I Get my Gun Rights back?
Prop 47 does not restore your right to own a gun. If you do so, you’ll still be subject to California’s felon with a gun violation.
How Long Will the Process Take?
Once we file the petition. The next step is getting a court date and that will typically take 4 to 6 weeks.