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G4Change 09/07/2011

I just wanted to share with everyone that my original Felony (which was considered a "wobbler" in California) was just reduced to a Misdemeanor today! The original case was from 1999. I was amazed to find out last fall that that charge was considered a "wobbler" in CA. I don't remember it being that while I was serving 5 years probation. In fact, I remember my P.O. laughing at me when I asked if it could be reduced at one of my monthly meetings. So, either she was lying OR the law changed.

While this doesn't take me off the "list," I think it's a really good step towards that.
In fact, I'm wondering: does anyone know if there are there states where Misdemeanors don't have to register?

Thank you for letting me share this with you all. I really hope that all of you will also have some awesome news to share soon.

God Bless!

honestwitness 09/07/2011

In Colorado, misdemeanors require registration, but do not require one's name on the PUBLIC registry. I know this because my son is on the registry in Colorado for a misdemeanor, but his name is not public.

Steph2011 09/07/2011

Congrats on having your felony reduced to a misdemeanor! That is good news! Especially since it is from 1999.

How long did it take for you to get your felony changed to a misdemeanor?

vicvicbenson 09/07/2011

I'm so happy for you! That's great.

deleted_user 09/07/2011

My partner pled guilty to a misdemeanor, and does not have to register (New York State). I'm not sure if the TYPE of misdemeanor may have an effect.

deleted_user 09/07/2011

Congrats, i wish i was in your boat... I know that in WI there is no registration for misdemeanor. However there might be strings attached if you are moving in from another state, so check on it for sure before you just up and move to this "wonderful" state. You are more then welcome here, we would love you to move here and join our state rsol group, we are always looking... Best of luck

coastie 09/07/2011

I have a misd. and in Ut. you have reg.

G4Change 09/08/2011

Thank all of your for your kind and encouraging replies here along with the information.

@Steph2011: The entire process takes about 4 or 5 months (although mine took 7 - but it was my own fault for taking too long to get an affidavit signed and returned to them). I used this law firm in CA that basically specializes in this sort of thing...reductions and expungement. And, it cost about $800. It was a chunk of money, but I feel it's well worth it. According to the way CA law works, now I can answer "no" when asked if I've been convicted of a felony on a job app.
Unfortunately, my charge can't be expunged, but it was eligible for reduction. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to name the law firm that I worked with on this forum. If I am allowed to, and if anyone wants to know who they are, reply, and I will say the name. Or, you can send me a private message too.
@honestwitness: As much as I hate registering, I'd take not being on the public list any day over this crap we have here in Missouri. There are no levels/tiers here. Everyone registers for life. And, if it was involving someone under 18, you have to go in every 90 days. So, with this change, my next step might just be looking for a new state to live in....who knows.
Either way, it's been a good day, and I'm blessed to be able to have folks out here to share this with. Thank you all!

wisconsinrsol 09/08/2011

Your PO, they lied would be my guess. Probably better put, is that they didn't know thus were ignorant of the law, so they could be held blameless because they were only doing what they were told by someone else in some government administrative office. Ahhhh the folly of modern day government.

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