Who can’t have their cases reduced from felonies to misdemeanors?
Charges will not be reduced for anyone who has certain priors, and for most people who are registered sex offenders. Please contact our office if you have been convicted of one or more of the felonies listed above and we will advise you about whether you qualify for a reduction.

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1. What is Proposition 47?
2. Can I get my felony reduced to a misdemeanor?
3. Who can’t have their cases reduced from felonies to misdemeanors?
4. Can I have my felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor even if it is not a recent felony conviction?
5. Will there be a court hearing?
6. If I’m in jail and my case is reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor, will I get out of jail?
7. If I’m in prison and my case is reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor, will I get out of prison?
8. If my case is reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor, will I be on probation or parole when I am released from jail or prison?
9. If my case is reduced to a misdemeanor, will I still have to pay restitution?
10. If my felony is reduced to a misdemeanor, can I vote?
11. If my felony is reduced to a misdemeanor, what should I put on a job, school, licensing, or military application if there is a question about whether I have a felony conviction?
12. How does a reduction from a felony to a misdemeanor change benefits like student financial aid or HUD housing?
13. If I do not have any felonies on my record, can I serve on jury duty?
14. If I have my felony cases reduced to misdemeanors, can I have a gun?
15. I have questions about my cases and Proposition 47. Whom can I call for help?