California Supreme Court
Apr. 16, 2015
State high court to consider Prop. 47's impact on resentencing
Californians voted twice to dial back a throw-away-the-key approach to criminal justice, but the effort has hit a snag that only the state Supreme Court can fix.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Californians voted twice to dial back a throw-away-the-key approach to criminal justice, but the effort has hit a snag that only the state Supreme Court can fix.
While the high court ponders, inmates remain behind bars serving 25 years to life for third strikes ranging from petty theft and evading arrest to driving under the influence.
Trial judges and state appellate courts have refused to l...
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