6 Proposed California Criminal Laws That Could Change Your Life
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 11:08
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Southern California Criminal Defense Blog
The 2017 legislative session is underway and California lawmakers have introduced a flurry of proposed laws. Many of the proposed laws could have a major impact on the California criminal justice system and how certain crimes are punished. From marijuana Breathalyzers to a new crime registry, here are six recently proposed laws that could affect you.
- Reclassifying “violent crimes” to get around Prop. 57
In an effort to help ease overcrowding in California jails and prisons, lawmakers proposed Proposition 57. This law, which was passed by voters in the Nov. 8 election, increased opportunities for those convicted of non-violent felonies to receive parole and “good behavior” benefits that decrease time in custody.
By Wallin & Klarich, A Law Corporation
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