What is a 17B Motion?

A 17b-Motion is a petition to the court to reduce an offense from a Felony to a Misdemeanor, pursuant to Penal Code Section 17 (b). Section 17 (b) of the California Penal Code states: 17. (b) When a crime is punishable, in the discretion of the court, by

imprisonment in the state prison or by fine or imprisonment in the

county jail, it is a misdemeanor for all purposes under the following

circumstances: