Can a criminal conviction for a motor vehicle accident be reduced from a felonies to a misdemeanor?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Gomez, E063879 (Cal. App. 2015):
Pursuant to the mandate of People v. Kelly (2006) 40 Cal.4th 106, we have independently reviewed the record for potential error and find no error. (See Pen. Code, 1170.18 [convictions under Health and Safety Code section 11370.1 and Vehicle Code section 10851 not statutorily enumerated offenses qualifying for reduction from felonies to misdemeanors].)
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The judgment is affirmed.
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