Q: Changes to OK §21-1713 (KNWNGLY CONC STLN PRPTY) on July.01.2017?
The laws change due to State-Question 780 in OK on July 01, 2017 and it takes the valuations in 21 o.s. 1713 (KNOWNGLY CONC STLN PROP) up to $1000.00 for classification as a Felony. Below $1.00 to $999.99 of value should be classified as a Misdemeanor correct? Also, if one was charged in the year 2016 with a Felony (Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property) on a $200.00 Laptop, would this person be grandfathered in and have their Felony charge reduced to a Misdemeanor? Or would it hold just as if the laws weren't amended? And if not, then can said individual later send their case to Appellate-Court and have it reduced to replace their felonious-charge with a misdemeanor-charge? Is it likely the DA's Office could dismiss it due to the amendments this year?
A: I agree with answer by Ms. Harroz, however I understand many District Attorney offices will reduce old charges in the discretion of the prosecutor.
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