The question of what is a lack of insight sufficient to deny parole to a prisoner serving a life term was addressed in three cases decided by … [Read more...]
A.G. Harris Urges ‘Smart on Crime’
Editor’s Note: Tough on Crime slogans are being replaced with slogans such as “Right On Crime” and “Smart on Crime.” The book “Smart on Crime” was … [Read more...]
Marsy’s Law Violates Ex-Post Facto Clause
The California Court of Appeal ruled that the increased parole deferral periods under Marsy’s Law do not apply to inmates whose crimes were committed … [Read more...]
Cutting Wasteful Spending
Editor: If the Governor is serious about cutting wasteful spending by CDCR, a brilliant plan (which 30 years of wasteful ‘directors’ have rejected) is … [Read more...]
State’s Money Crisis Endangers S.Q. Self-Help Programs
Most inmates arriving at San Quentin are amazed by the programs, recreation and work opportunities offered. There is Prison University Project and … [Read more...]
Tackling The Largest Contributing Factors of Recidivism
Harbor House Director Marcy Orosco tackles three of the largest contributors to recidivism: lack of housing, unemployment and chemical … [Read more...]
New Law May Benefit Prisoners
WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said some prisoners already serving time should benefit from a new law that lowers sentences for crack … [Read more...]
Running Out Of Time
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Jerry Brown said he may ask federal judges for more time to reduce the state’s prison population by more than 30,000 … [Read more...]
Court Orders End to Prison Overcrowding
California officials are gearing up to reduce the prison population by tens of thousands in the wake of an order by the United States Supreme … [Read more...]
Voting Rights for the Incarcerated
Editor’s Note: This story was published in The Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. It … [Read more...]
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