I was resenteced under Prop 47. I got a heroin poss. reduced to a misd.. Under prop 47, gun rights not restored. Is that gameov?

Unfortunately, the Prop 47 reclassification did. It restore firearms rights. The original charge was never a "wobbler" that was eligible for a true...

Is jail or prison avoidable (I.e probation, restitution instead?)

Restitution or return of property always helps. Will that avoid custody time? Can't say. It all depends on the facts, their record (if any) and...

In CA during trial can the DA use a dismissed case against me?

If the new case is also domestic violence related, Evidence Code section 1109 says that they *may* be able to use it, but not just the reports....

It is still on your record. There are no erasers in California that can remove anything from your record. An "expungement" (technically a dismissal...

There is a parental discipline exception to the child abuse laws. A parent may use reasonable corporal punishment to discipline a child.

Is Prop 47 reducing time on Priors?

This person's lawyer will need to recalculate their exposure after reduction... As well as look at the case to see how the sentence was imposed. If...

Assuming it was reduced pursuant to Penal Code 17(b), that would make it a misdemeanor for all purposes and you should be able to purchase a...

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Can u get charged for 1st degree burglary if it's your family's house thst u live in for 16 years

When you say "they convicted me" of that charge, how was that? Did you plead guilty? If so, it's kind of tough to complain at this point because...

HOw can I stay out of jail On a d.a reject case that has been reopened

Your attorney(yes, you need one) can make a pitch that you're not a safety or flight risk based on the DA's late filing. But you need a lawyer...

Need to find out why Verizon wireless is leading me on with complication of charges after my ending their services?

You posted in criminal defense. This is not a criminal question - I will reclassify it.