Is Felony Second Burglary, Based on Fraud, Eligible for Prop 47 Relief?

Over the last two years since Prop 47 was passed, there have been a flurry of reported decisions defining what theft offenses are and are not covered by Prop 47.  Some test the limits of what is shoplifting and others test the limit of what is petty theft.  The following case involved someone lying under oath on a driver’s license application at the DMV.  As it is “any felony” inside a commercial establishment, it can be burglary, but burglary within the context of Prop 47?  Click on the following link to find out what an appellate court stated on this issue.

http://www.greghillassociates.com/felony-second-burglary-based-on-fraud-prop-47.html.

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