California Supreme Court
Sep. 1, 2022
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to 3 strikes law
The issue has been a major fight in the district attorney’s office, pitting Gascon against line prosecutors, and was a flashpoint in the unsuccessful campaign to gather enough signatures to recall him.
At the request of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, the state Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to reconsider an appellate court ruling that allows prosecutors to seek enhancements under California’s Three Strikes Law over the objections of their boss.
The court voted 6-0 to take the case. Justice Joshua P. Groban was recused and did not participate in the decision. Gascón et al. v. The Association of Deputy District Attorney...
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