Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Felony gun charge drop to misdmeanor

I have a great friend who made a stupid mistake when he was 18 years old.

He was caught with a weapon and now has a felony gun charge against him.

Considering that this happen 10 years ago, He was 18 and is now 28. Is there any way that the charge can be dropped to a misdmeanor?

With this charge doors for jobs are shut left and right in his face. He made a stupid mistake but does this mean that he will never be able to shake this?

Thank you for your time

In need of some helpful suggestions.


Asked on 5/11/04, 9:55 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Woodworth Law Office of George Woodworth & Associates

Re: Expungement---Felony gun charge

Hello---Yes, your friend can apply to the Court to reduce the Felony to a Misdemeanor, and then, to expunge the Misdemeanor itself, so that if he has lived an upstanding, crime-free life since the Felony, it is erased from his record. For more details on this process, and ramifications, have him give me a call at: (562) 929-7422, or email me. Attorney George Woodworth

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Answered on 5/12/04, 12:42 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Felony gun charge drop to misdmeanor

There are procedures to 'expunge' the record and end up with the conviction set aside and dismissed. Have him contact me to discuss.

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Answered on 5/11/04, 11:35 am


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