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California Supreme Court Rules on Marsy’s Law

March 13, 2013 by Stephen Liebb

The California Supreme Court has upheld the voter-approved initiative called Marsy’s Law, which increased the deferral period between parole hearings … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: California Supreme Court, Marsy's Law

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory LWOP for Juveniles

July 5, 2012 by Stephen Liebb

The nation’s high court said a juvenile who commits murder could not be automatically sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Juvenile Justice

Right to Assistance in Plea Deals

May 4, 2012 by Stephen Liebb

The U.S. Supreme Court says criminal defendants have a right to effective legal assistance during plea negotiations, and a lawyer must inform the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice

Court to Rule on Juvenile LWOP

May 4, 2012 by Stephen Liebb

The US Supreme Court is mulling over the constitutionality of sentencing a juvenile to life without the possibility of parole (LWOP). In March, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Juvenile Justice, Youth Offender

U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Race Case

March 2, 2012 by Stephen Liebb

The subject of race and admissions policy for state universities is once again before the U.S. Supreme Court. Abigail Fisher, a Texas resident, is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Legal

Court Defines Evidence Standard for Lifer Parole

January 2, 2012 by Stephen Liebb

A new California Supreme Court decision clarifies the scope and proper application of the “some evidence” standard used by courts to review parole … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Parole and Release

Court Rules Parole Can’t Be Denied Solely Based on Past

January 2, 2012 by Stephen Liebb

The parole board or the governor cannot deny parole based primarily on a prisoner’s past, a California appeals court has ruled. The 6th District Court … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parole and Release

Confidential Files Used to Deny Parole

November 1, 2011 by Stephen Liebb

The California Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District ruled that confidential information used by former Governor Schwarzenegger does need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice

Court Rejects Self-Defense Claim

November 1, 2011 by Stephen Liebb

A prisoner who is called a “bitch” by another inmate is not justified in using force in self-defense. The Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Legal

Court to Rule on Jerusalem Born Citizens

November 1, 2011 by Stephen Liebb

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether babies born in Jerusalem to parents who are U.S. citizens may have their birth certificates and passports … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Religious Programs

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