Tuesday, January 04, 2022

CA SUPREMES SHOW SOME GOOD SENSE

by Bob Walsh

Acting Monday the California Supreme Court, by unanimous vote, gave a positive and reasonable interpretation to Proposition 57.  The ballot, passed in 2016 with a big push by Jerry Brown and major financial backing by George Soros, compels the Dept. of Correction and Rehabilitation to release a LOT of inmates early. 
 
At question was whether the prison could consider ONLY the most recent criminal offense to determine suitability for early release or the inmates criminal history.  The court decided an inmates history was relevant and could be considered.  
 
This is a good thing as it is not uncommon for an inmate to do a stretch for something like commercial burglary who has an extensive history of personal violence.  This will serve to keep the violent assholes in the slammer longer.

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