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The document is a legal form from the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, regarding an application or petition for resentencing under Penal Code § 1170.18. It outlines the process for a defendant to request that a felony conviction be reclassified as a misdemeanor due to changes in law from Proposition 47. The document includes sections for the defendant's information, eligibility criteria, and potential responses from the District Attorney regarding opposition or support for the resentencing.

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In the 'Defendant’s Application/Petition' section, specify the felony conviction you are seeking to have designated as a misdemeanor. Include relevant code sections and check any applicable boxes regarding prior convictions.
If applicable, complete the 'Applications Only' or 'Petitions Only' sections based on your situation. Clearly indicate whether you have completed your sentence or are still under supervision.
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What is California Prop 47 drug possession?

Proposition 47 (Prop 47) was a ballot measure passed by California voters on November 5, 2014. The law made some non-violent property crimes, where the value does not exceed $950, into misdemeanors. It also made some simple drug possession offenses into misdemeanors.

What are the consequences of Prop 47?

Under Proposition 47, receiving stolen property worth $950 or less was reduced from a potential felony to a misdemeanor. Shoplifting. Shoplifting property worth $950 or less is always a misdemeanor under Proposition 47. Previously, shoplifting could be charged as a burglary, a potential felony offense.

What is Prop 47 Riverside County?

Prop 47 permits some individuals convicted of certain controlled substance and theft-related offenses (of less than $950), to request their felony convictions to be recalled and designated as a misdemeanor.

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