Is California PC 664.288a different in sentencing and post probation relief than PC288a?

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   Jack Revvill

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   Answered January 21, 2013 15:41. You will need to provide additional information in order to get a reliable answer to your question. For example, you will need to identify the applicable subdivision of section 288a, verify that you are in fact not writing about 288, subdivision (a), discuss any prior convictions or post-plea or post-probation incidents with law enforcement, if any. The attempt component is interesting, of course, but is not itself the basis for any post-probation/post-conviction relief to which you may be entitled. My advice is that you get together whatever paperwork you have from your case, or get copies from the court, especially the minute order from your sentencing, and consult an attorney. Penal Code sections 288a, subdivision (b)(1) and 288.2, subdivision (b), are both wobblers and as such may be sentenced initially as, or later reduced to, misdemeanors. Under appropriate circumstances, misdemeanors may be "expunged" pursuant to section 1203.4. So, again, the relief that is available will be determined based upon the precise nature of your plea and sentence.

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   Stephen CohenPro

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   Answered January 22, 2013 02:23. Get on your feet and go see Jack, he is local and knows what he is talking about.

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   Michael Shafer

   Norco Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered January 22, 2013 12:29. Need a bit more detail. PC 288a contains "wobbler" charges.

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