Criminal
Nov. 17, 2012
Prosecutors and defense lawyers gird for "three strikes" changes
While many district attorneys say they're confident they'll be able to adapt to the legal changes going forward, prosecutors, defense attorneys and criminal justice insiders are worried about the retroactive portion of Prop. 36.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
When California voters passed Proposition 36 last week, they curtailed the "three-strikes" law, including giving a subset of defendants convicted under the statute a chance to appeal their sentences and reduce their prison terms if a judge approves. But implementing all facets of the initiative might prove dicey. While many district attorneys say they're confident they'll be able to adapt to th...
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