All felonies Criminal Defense

All felonies: A felony is any charge that is punishable by time in the state prison. Some felonies are alternative felony/misdemeanors or “wobblers”. These crimes can be reduced to misdemeanors if you have been placed on probation instead of being sentenced to prison. Some felonies are “non-alternative” felonies, which cannot be reduced. The most serious felonies are often alleged as “probation ineligible”. This means that if you are found guilty of the crimes you must serve a prison sentence. The prison sentence for all felonies is set forth in or near the Penal Code section that is being charged. It is not advisable and the court will not generally allow you to represent yourself if you are being prosecuted for a felony.

I have been successful at having many felonies dismissed, or reduced to misdemeanors either at the time of plea, or going back after completion of probation. At times, when a defendant has been arrested for a felony, but has mitigating issues that the police and prosecution are not aware of, I have contacted the prosecutor to avoid filing of felony charges in many instances. This is one of the reasons it is always best to choose an attorney with years of experience in the specific court where you are being charged. Since I am aware of the very specific consequences of all of the felonies upon a person’s criminal record, I can often steer the prosecutor away from those felonies that are most harmful in terms of jail or prison consequences, as well as long term consequences.

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