Since marijuana is decriminalized does that mean the same for people who are on probation?

Question: Since marijuana is decriminalized does that mean the same for people who are on probation?  Is there anything I can do about changing my conviction since the law has changed, or am I out of luck since it was illegal at the time I was arrested?

Answer: Generally speaking you would still be on probation.  It will not disappear on it’s own.  I have been successful in handling this with the Court to get the conviction withdrawn and dismissed based on the change in statute pursuant to Prop 64 motions to the Court.   I would recommend doing this as soon as possible.

Call me at 818-336-1384 to discuss further and we can get going on this process right away.

Regards,

Phil Hache
Attorney – Clearing Criminal Record