Schwartz & Naderi Handle California Proposition 47 Resentencing Cases

    LOS ANGELES, CA, November 13, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With Proposition 47 being approved in California, the Law Offices of Schwartz & Naderi is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its services to include the handling of resentencing cases under Proposition 47.

According to Proposition 47, many crimes that were formerly classified as felonies will now be reclassified as misdemeanors. Importantly, Proposition 47 applies to both new criminal charges and to prior felony convictions. This means that many people who were previously convicted of certain felonies, including people who were sentenced to jail or prison, will immediately have the right to have those felonies reduced to misdemeanors, and their punishments may also be reduced due to the decreased penalties for misdemeanor offenses.

Crimes that qualify under Proposition 47 for resentencing from a felony to a misdemeanor include, but are not limited to:

- Shoplifting, where the value of property stolen does not exceed $950
- Grand theft, where the value of the stolen property does not exceed $950
- Receiving stolen property, where the value of the property does not exceed $950
- Forgery, where the value of forged check, bond or bill does not exceed $950
- Fraud, where the value of the fraudulent check, draft or order does not exceed $950
- Writing a bad check, where the value of the check does not exceed $950
- Personal use of most illegal drugs

It is important to note that Proposition 47 does have limitations, and certain people will not qualify for Proposition 47 changes based on things such as their prior criminal history. A person's criminal history must be closely examined to ensure that their felony conviction is entitled to be reduced to a misdemeanor.

It is critical to consult with a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to determine if a criminal conviction qualifies to be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor under Proposition 47. The legal team at the Law Offices of Schwartz & Naderi has over 80 years of combined experience aggressively defending clients facing a variety of criminal charges, and the firm is ready to represent you or a loved one to have any qualifying criminal charge reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor.

Contact Schwartz & Naderi today at (310) 246-9550 for a free consultation to determine if you qualify to have your felony reduced.

About Schwartz & Naderi:
Schwartz & Naderi is a team of Los Angeles criminal attorneys with over 80 years of combined experience and a very successful track record defending cases ranging from DUIs to serious felonies like fraud, sex crimes, and murder. Partner Robert Schwartz has been a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney for 36 years, and in 2012 he was honored as the Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year by the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Additionally, Mr. Schwartz served as the Chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Indigent Criminal Defense Appointment Program, and is a Member of the Los Angeles County Bar Executive Committee.

Contact:
Schwartz & Naderi
9100 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 333E
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 246-9550
http://www.wehatejail.com

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