The accused is charged with one count of felony vandalism, with damages totaling $2,400. After detaining the accused, Schwartz asked his partner, Officer Goodman, to ask the accused the 5150 questions. Coleman requested a motion under Penal Code section 17(b) to reduce the felony vandalism charge to a misdemeanor. Draskovich also pointed out that the estimated cost of the damage was “six times the amount for felony vandalism” before objecting to the 17(b) motion. What happened is a step backward,” Echeverria said before granting the 17(b) motion, reducing the accused’s felony charge to misdemeanor vandalism.