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Reducing a California Felony to a Misdemeanor with PC 17(b)

From Felony to Misdemeanor A felony is considered a wobbler if the person convicted received probation and/or doesn’t go to the prison by the court, under California Law. This person is able to file an appeal to the court under the California Penal Code to change their felony to a misdemeanor until they meet the…

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Statutory Rape in California

Penal Code section 261.5 PC – Statutory Rape Rape is defined in the California Penal Code as any act of sexual intercourse that is accomplished under a certain set of circumstances. Penal Code section 261.5 involves statutory rape, which is generally sexual intercourse with a minor. This is a misdemeanor if the perpetrator and the…

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