Felonies such as grand theft, burglary, embezzlement are crimes involving moral turpitude which can impede your ability to find employment, buy property, and effect credibility in general throughout your life. Victoria has been dealing with these felonies for 23 years and has the answers you seek.

California classifies certain non-violent offenses as low grade felonies, sometimes called wobblers because prosecutors can file them as either felonies or misdemeanors. Common examples include grand theft, forgery, certain drug possession charges, and some fraud offenses as well as domestic violence and stalking.

Victoria is knowledgeable in seeking and securing diversion for clients originally charged with a felony, and is reduced by a 17b motion that she will bring before the court. If granted, she will obtain a misdemeanor and then seek diversion from the court through a written motion. Diversion is generally probation for one year with classes that qualify you for improvement. Once all classes are completed (such as anger management) the case is dismissed after one year of probation! You can't do better than that. Victoria can get you there.  This significantly improves outcomes for employment, housing, and professional licensing.

Proposition 47, passed in 2014, reclassified several low-level property and drug offenses as misdemeanors. Defendants previously convicted of qualifying felonies can petition for resentencing or record reduction.

California's Ban the Box law prohibits most employers from asking about criminal history on initial job applications. However, employers can conduct background checks after making conditional job offers.

Certain industries require clean criminal records regardless of offense severity. Healthcare, education, law enforcement, and financial services impose strict eligibility requirements. Even low grade felonies can permanently bar entry to these fields depending on the specific offense and licensing board regulations.

Professional licenses in nursing, real estate, accounting, and other regulated fields require disclosure of criminal convictions. Licensing boards evaluate whether convictions relate to professional duties and demonstrate unfitness for the profession. Early legal intervention can preserve career options that become unavailable after conviction.

VICTORIA CAN GET YOU THERE!

Diversion programs offer alternatives to conviction for qualifying defendants. California's Proposition 36 provides treatment-focused options for certain drug offenses. Mental health diversion addresses underlying conditions contributing to criminal conduct. Successful completion typically results in the case being dismissed!

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Serious felony convictions create lasting obstacles to employment and advancement in competitive job markets. Start building your defense by calling the Law Offices of Victoria Clemans at (310) 488-6357 for a case evaluation.