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Government

Apr. 25, 2014

California lawyers cheer clemency plan

California prosecutors and defense attorneys are applauding a new U.S. Department of Justice initiative encouraging qualified federal prisoners to apply for a sentence reduction.


By Hamed Aleaziz


Daily Journal Staff Writer


California prosecutors and defense attorneys are applauding a new U.S. Department of Justice initiative encouraging qualified federal prisoners to apply for a sentence reduction.


"This program, which instills an additional layer of fairness and careful review in our justice system, will enable DOJ to devote more resources to other important areas, including critically needed re-entry programs d...

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