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Monday, May 16, 2016

Understanding Proposition 47 in the State of California.

Proposition 47 has been on the books for a couple of years now.  What is California’s Prop 47 anyway?  When it was passed by the state’s voters it turned many felonies into misdemeanors.  When that happened many people were able to turn several years in prison into a year or less in jail.  If you are not aware, many of the non-violent crime prisoners are housed in county jails.

In some of California’s jurisdictions they are considering expanding the program.  Some criminals were not previously given the opportunity take advantage of Proposition 47 because their crimes were considered too serious.  There are programs available throughout the state whereby a person convicted of a drug crime may get help and reduce his or her sentence.

Obviously it takes a true professional to seek the help that you or your loved one need.  Future lives are on the line here.  San Jose California drug crimes defense attorney William Chestnut has handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases over the last 40 years.  If you live in Santa Clara, San Mateo, or Alameda County and the surrounding area get the help you need.  Call San Jose drug defense attorney William Chestnut today at (408) 298-6990.

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