Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorney Resentencing Los Angeles County LA

Are you Eligible for Resentencing in LA County?

Are you Eligible for Resentencing in LA County? Effective December 8, 2020, the Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon created a new Resentencing Policy that will allow prisoners convicted of some serious crimes to qualify for resentencing. Under the new policy, up to 20,000 prisoners who were convicted of crimes in Los Angeles will be eligible for resentencing. The new directive is technical so please call us if you…

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California’s Modified Felony Murder Rule (PC 1170.95)

Applying for Resentencing Under California’s Modified Felony Murder Rule (PC 1170.95)

Applying for Resentencing Under California’s Modified Felony Murder Rule (PC 1170.95) Previously, you could be charged with murder under Penal Code Section 189 if you were involved in the commission of an inherently dangerous or enumerated felony and a person died as a result of the felony. It did not matter if you were the person who actually caused the death. However, California recently changed this law – called the…

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