What is Proposition 47, and how could it help me?

Proposition 47 (“Prop. 47”) was a law passed by California voters and became effective in November of 2014. Prop. 47 changed state law so that certain non-violent offenses that previously could be charged as felonies or “wobblers” (either a felony or misdemeanor) can now only be charged as straight misdemeanors. [3081] Prop. 47 is retroactive, which means it also applies to past convictions, so you may be able to get your past felony convictions changed to misdemeanors if they meet the legal requirements! If you are still serving a sentence for a conviction that qualifies for Prop. 47, you may be able to get your sentence reduced. Contact your public defender/defense attorney for assistance. Keep reading this section to learn more about the benefits and limitations of Prop. 47!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The deadline to file Prop. 47 applications has been extended to November 4, 2022! Spread the word.

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