Have you been convicted of a felony? Are you currently incarcerated? Or are you on probation? If so, then it’s normal for you to be worried about how that conviction is going to affect the rest of your life. Will you have trouble getting a job? Will anyone rent to you? These questions are always difficult but they’re even more frustrated when the crime you were convicted of was a minor, non-violent defense. There may be good news though: Law Office of Michael L. Fell may be able to help.

Many low-level offenses shouldn’t have been charged as felonies in the first place

It’s a sad truth that sometimes, overzealous prosecutors bring felony charges when a misdemeanor would have been more appropriate. Some examples include simple drug possession, receiving stolen property, shoplifting, writing a bad check, forgery, grand theft, etc.

In 2014, Prop 47 was passed in the state of California. The specifics of it are of course somewhat complicated but the gist is this: If you were convicted of a felony conviction for a relatively minor offense then you may be eligible to have it reduced to a misdemeanor conviction. This could literally change your life.

The first step is to call our offices

First and foremost, reach out to Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 for a free legal consultation. Prop 47 states that almost all minor drug charges and theft crimes that involve less than $951 are now automatically misdemeanors – but that’s only when they’re charged in the future. If you have a felony conviction for a charge like this, then you may qualify to have it reduced to a misdemeanor. There are some exceptions. For example, if you have other convictions then you may not qualify for the relief offered under Prop 47.

We can file your petition for resentencing

Once you’ve spoken to our offices and determined if you qualify, we will take care of the resentencing petition. There are requirements here that are very specific. Remember that Attorney Fell previously worked as a prosecutor and he knows what is going to be considered when your case is looked at.

We highly recommend that you work with an attorney on this

Many people feel that they can simply look up the rules online and handle this on their own. We advise against this for two reasons. First, getting the charge changed isn’t automatic. Some judges may deny your petition for any number of reasons. That’s why we’ll take all the steps necessary to show that your rehabilitation is complete.

Second, we can ensure that the paperwork is correctly filled out. Keep in mind that a lot of Prop 47 resentencing petitions are being filed. One tine mistake is not likely to result in having your petition thrown out but it can get you sent to the back of the line. At Law Office of Michael L. Fell we want not only the best possible results for you, but we want it as quickly as possible. Call us at (949) 585-9055 to learn more about your options.