Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I went to state prison and need to get my felonies reduced to misdermeanors so I can get my job back, is this possible? If so please leave contact info. I've done some research but there's got to be away. My felonies are "wobblers" if that helps any.


Asked on 6/25/11, 8:21 am

5 Answers from Attorneys

Joshua Hale Hale Law Group

If your felonie's are truly wobblers, you likely can get them reduced to misdemeanors. Once they get reduced, they you would file a petition to expunge.

If you would like some help, please give me a call at your earliest convenience.

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Answered on 6/25/11, 8:29 am
Steven Mandell Law Offices of Steven R. Mandell

No, despite Mr. Hale's answer, it is not possible to reduce and expunge your convictions. Once you have been to state prison, the only relief available to you is a Certificate of Rehabilitation. There are some serious waiting periods required, so you may or may not be eligible right now. If you would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to call. Steve Mandell 310 393 0639.

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Answered on 6/25/11, 8:33 am
Mareike Schmidt LAW OFFICE OF MAREIKE SCHMIDT

I agree with Mr. Hale above. If they are wobblers, they could probably be reduced to misdemeanors. Your attorney will file a motion to reduce the felony (felonies) to a misdemeanor(s) and may file a motion to expunge concurrently.

Feel free to call my office with questions.

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Answered on 6/25/11, 8:37 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

I agree with Mr. Mandell. The other two attorneys are wrong. Serving time in state prison is a disqualifier to the remedy of having a wobbler reduced and expunged. Feel free to read the following link, which is set out by the California Courts.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/crimlawclean.htm#eligible

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Answered on 6/26/11, 6:15 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

There is no way. Many convictions can be 'expunged' from criminal records by proper application and Petition to the court, but ONLY if there was no felony prison time sentenced whether served or not.

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Answered on 6/27/11, 11:00 am


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