For decades, lifers were rarely found suitable for parole. Now more than 20 percent are being paroled. Why? Thanks to changes at the legal, executive, … [Read more...]
Overcrowding in County Jails Changes Bail Practices
Overcrowding in county jails has California reviewing its bail practices. California’s bail practices have clogged the jails and become a tool that … [Read more...]
California Strikes Unconstitutional
California’s Supreme Court ruled a portion of the Three Strikes Law unconstitutional. It ruled that there are limits on awarding multiple strikes … [Read more...]
Death Penalty Appeals One-third Of California Supreme Court Cases
Death penalty appeals make up one-third of California Supreme Court’s caseload. According to a 2013 report by Paula Mitchell for Verdict Justia.com, … [Read more...]
California Supreme Court Rules on Marsy’s Law
The California Supreme Court has upheld the voter-approved initiative called Marsy’s Law, which increased the deferral period between parole hearings … [Read more...]