California legislators are introducing two new bills that will affect accomplices of felony murder and youth offenders under SB 260, 261, and AB 1308. The first bill, SB 1437, introduced by Senator Nancy Skinner, will set forth new guidelines for sentencing (certain) accomplices of murder. “This bill would prohibit malice from being imputed to a person based solely on his or her participation in a crime,” California Legislative Information (CLI) published. “The bill would prohibit a participant or conspirator in the commission or attempted … [Read more...] about New California youth offender bills
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Vera Institute of Justice program offers free legal advice to immigrants facing deportation in 11 cities and counties, Mother Jones reports. The program provides funding and resources to help train legal service providers. “It’s inhumane for people to go to court with no lawyer,” said Omar Siagha, a green card holder who was able to win his case through the program. “Everyone deserves a chance to explain their case to a judge.” “Unlike in criminal court cases, immigrants generally do not have the right to a free court-appointed … [Read more...] about Immigration assistance