Marsy’s Law and Victim’s Rights in California
In 2008, California voters approved the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy’s Law. The proposition amended California’s Constitution to provide additional victims’ rights within California.
In 2008, California voters approved the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy’s Law. The proposition amended California’s Constitution to provide additional victims’ rights within California.
Domestic violence charges are incredibly serious in California. Those convicted of domestic violence face serious jail time, a permanent criminal record, and expensive fines.
While as much as 20% of the general population has been diagnosed with dyslexia, the learning disorder has been shown to present at a much higher rate in prisoners. Failure to screen and provide proper assistance to the afflicted prisoners is one of the top causes of recidivism.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department and other local agencies are ignoring California Senate Bill 54 (SB54 aka The Values Act), Assembly Bill 103, and Assembly Bill 450, put in place to prevent local law enforcement from helping ICE.