Assertion: felony | /r/CapableOf | reduce to misdemeanor
Facets:
value: in the alternative
type: OTHER
value: before seeking expungement
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: In the case of wobbler felony convictions, however, most people choose to have the felony reduced to a misdemeanor before seeking expungement.
text: Having a felony reduced to a misdemeanor can make a huge difference for a defendant because it is much easier to expunge or set aside a misdemeanor conviction as opposed to a felony conviction.
text: In matters involving a wobbler, many times a reputable lawyer can either have the felony reduced to a misdemeanor or in the alternative have the felony appear to be a misdemeanor so that the felony can be reduced to a misdemeanor at a later date, which may be good strategy since the typical felony cannot be expunged.