What is a "Wobbler" And May a Felony Be Reduced to a Misdemeanor?

A “wobbler” is a criminal offense that can be charged as either of a felony or misdemeanor violation. There are several common offenses that a prosecutor can chose to charge as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending upon the facts of the case and the defendant’s criminal history. In other words, the charge can “wobble” between a felony and a misdemeanor.

For example, spousal battery (Penal Code

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