Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Is a misdemeanor possible? You're way in excess of the $950 grand theft level, but...

Anything is possible, but it's impossible to answer whether or not it is a possibility in YOUR case without knowing all the details. Two things I can tell you though - full restitution up front will go a long way and having a good criminal defense attorney that routinely practices in the court where your case will be heard goes a long way.

CAN this felony case end up being reduced? Sure. Is that likely, just because you want it? No. The police and DA don't spend time and money arresting, charging and prosecuting cases only to drop them without a fight.

When arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a search or confession be used against you, and can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all possible defenses with whatever admissible and credible witnesses, evidence and facts are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or at trial. Not exactly a do it yourself project in court for someone who does not know how to effectively represent himself against a professional prosecutor intending to convict and jail you. If you don't know how to do these things effectively, then hire an attorney that does, who will try to get a dismissal, diversion, reduction or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate. If serious about hiring counsel to help you in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help use whatever defenses there may be.