Can I have my felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor under Proposition 47 even if it is not a recent felony conviction?

Yes. This law is completely retroactive. That means that you are eligible to have any qualifying prior felony convictions reduced to misdemeanors no matter how long ago you were convicted. This is true even if you were previously denied a reduction from a felony to a misdemeanor by the court during any pre-conviction court hearing, at sentencing, or after requesting an expungement.

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1. Can I get my felony reduced to a misdemeanor under Proposition 47?
2. What charges will make me ineligible for Proposition 47 relief?
3. Can I have my felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor under Proposition 47 even if it is not a recent felony conviction?
4. I think I may qualify for Proposition 47 relief. How can I get my Napa County case or conviction reclassified as a misdemeanor?
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, what should I put on a job, school, licensing, or military application if there is a question about whether I have a felony conviction?
11. If my felony is reduced to a misdemeanor, can I vote?
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 own or possess a gun?