If you have a prior conviction for a drug crime, you may be wondering about your options to clean up your criminal record. Thankfully, there are a number of different types of conviction relief that may be pertinent based on your situation. One of the most prominent types of record cleanup for individuals who were convicted of marijuana crimes is available under Proposition 64. Proposition 64 was passed by voters in November of 2016, and it legalized the recreational use of marijuana. However, the proposition also provided people with marijuana convictions an avenue to petition the court to have their sentence reduced or conviction dismissed. The qualifying offenses for relief under Prop. 64 are:
Possession of Marijuana (HSC 11357)
Cultivation of Marijuana (HSC 11358)
Possession with Intent to Sell Marijuana (HSC 11359)
Sale or Transportation of Marijuana (HSC 11360)
If you were convicted of any of the offenses listed above, you may be eligible for relief under Prop 64. Even if you were convicted of a drug crime not listed above, you may be eligible for other forms of conviction relief. At The Nieves Law Firm, we are a leader in post-conviction relief in California and have had multiple published opinions related to our work in this field. If you need assistance getting relief from a prior conviction, give us a call. Click here to learn more about how we can help with post-conviction relief.