How Wallin & Klarich Can Help Get Your Sentence Reduced or Vacated
California Penal Code Section 1172.6 offers hope for those looking for a chance to reduce or vacate their prison sentences. This means some actions that were once considered felonies might not be any longer. This blog talks about Section 1172.6 and how it can help people who were affected by these old laws. It explains how this law could help reduce or eliminate the remainder of your sentence, which would give you a chance to be released from custody.
Our experienced criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can guide you through the legal process. Call Wallin & Klarich today toll-free at (714) 868-8281 for your free phone consultation with one of our criminal defense homicide attorneys near you.
What is California PC 1172.6?
To understand California PC 1172.6, we have to look at the scope and requirements of the law. California PC 1172.6 applies to individuals who were previously convicted of murder, attempted murder, or manslaughter where the convicted relied upon either the felony murder rule or the natural and probable consequences doctrine.
Pursuant to Penal Code section 1172.6 a petition must be filed that asserts you are eligible under the criteria set out in the law. Next, the court will conduct an initial review to determine your eligibility. If the court finds you are potentially eligible, you will be granted a hearing. At this hearing, you will be required to present sufficient evidence supporting your claim.
Typically, this hearing will allow you to demonstrate that one of the following is true:
(1) you were not the actual killer,
(2) you did not act with intent to kill, or
(3) you were not a major participant in the crime that acted with reckless indifference to human life.
If the court grants your motion your sentence could be reduced or possibly vacated completely.
How a Wallin & Klarich Criminal Appeals Attorney Can Help You With Your 1172.6 Petition
Our law firm has been helping our clients file appeals and other motions to secure their release from custody. When petitioning to have serious convictions overturned or the sentence reduced or vacated, you are petitioning to change your life and regain your freedom. As such, it is important to have a law firm with the experience of Wallin and Klarich fighting for you. We will follow all the necessary steps and present the best evidence in order to have the highest chance of a ruling in your favor. Attempting to navigate this process alone can be both mentally and physically challenging. Hiring an experienced Wallin & Klarich attorney will provide you with peace of mind and you will know you are receiving the best chance of getting your sentence reduced or vacated.
At Wallin & Klarich, our attorneys have over 40 years of defending clients accused of murder, attempted murder, and manslaughter charges. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience you need to represent your file and litigate a successful PC 1172.6 petition.
Our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can help in the following ways:
- Legal Expertise and Guidance: Providing a thorough understanding of the legal intricacies involved in filing a petition under Section 1172.6. They will ensure that all legal procedures are correctly followed, which is crucial for the success of the application.
- Document Preparation: Assisting in preparing and submitting all the required documentation, preventing any administrative errors or omissions that could jeopardize the case.
- Case Evaluation: Conducting a detailed evaluation of your case to determine eligibility and the likelihood of a successful petition.
- Representation in Court: Representing you during court hearings, presenting arguments and evidence in the most compelling way to convince the judge of the merits of the petition.
- Negotiation Skills: Using their negotiation skills to engage with prosecutors and judges to potentially reach a more favorable outcome for you.
Contact Wallin & Klarich Today
If you believe the trial court gave you an unfair or unlawful sentence or you believe you are entitled to the relief now available under Penal Code Section 1172.6 you need to contact our aggressive criminal defense appeals attorneys at Wallin & Klarich now. With 40+ years of experience, our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have helped many clients achieve successful outcomes in their homicide and serious felony cases. We know the most effective strategies to argue on your behalf, and we will do everything in our power to help you achieve the best possible result in your case. Wallin & Klarich have offices throughout southern California including Irvine, Pasadena, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Torrance, Victorville, West Covina, and Anaheim. Additionally, our law firm represents those facing homicide charges throughout all of California.
Discover how our team can assist you. Contact us today, toll-free at (714) 868-8281 for a free phone consultation with a skilled defense appeals attorney near you.