California Motion To Reopen is a legal procedure used to challenge a conviction or sentence imposed by a California court. It is also known as a motion for a new trial, a motion for reconsideration, or a motion for relief from judgment. There are two main types of California Motion To Reopen: post-conviction motions and post-sentencing motions. Post-conviction motions are used to challenge the conviction itself, such as the process of getting arrested and charged, the sufficiency of the evidence, or the legal proceedings that led to the conviction. Post-sentencing motions are used to challenge the sentence imposed, such as the length of the sentence, the conditions of probation, or the fines imposed. Both post-conviction and post-sentencing motions can be filed in California state court or federal court. The process for filing a motion to reopen a case is typically the same in both state and federal court. The motion must be filed with the court and served on the opposing party. It must include legal arguments as to why the conviction or sentence should be overturned or modified. The court will then review the motion and either grant or deny it.