Government,
Criminal
Sep. 11, 2020
DAs are split on potential results of Proposition 20
The ballot measure aims to expand the list of felonies and sentence enhancements that are considered violent, including hate crimes and rape of an unconscious person, for which early parole can be restricted.
Following a $1 million pledge from former Gov. Jerry Brown to defeat Proposition 20 at the November ballot, some progressive district attorneys said this week that crime victims would have fewer resources to recover, recidivism rates would increase and mass incarceration would skyrocket if it passes.
The proposal, known as the Criminal Sentencing, Parole and DNA Collection Initiative, is largely bankrolled by law enforcement unions ...
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