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Amidst budget cuts, layoffs, attrition and the closure of courthouses and courtrooms, California is struggling to accommodate the volume of litigation on court dockets. The passage this month of Proposition 36 is only going to add to that challenge. Proposition 36 reforms California's three strikes law so that defendants whose third strike is a non-serious or nonviolent felony cannot be sentenced to life in prison. Moreover, the amendment applies retroactively, so that many life prisoners are eligible to be re-sentenced under the new California three strikes law to a reduced prison term.
It’s estimated there may be more than 3,000 prisoners in this position. Most of them will be petitioning the courts to have their sentences modified. One can imagine the toll this will take on judges, prosecutors, public defenders offices and the court system generally. Counties will need to develop streamlined processes, and quickly, to hear these cases without further overburdening an already resource-strapped and overburdened system.
If you need Prop 36 help, contact My Rights Law today.
This page was written, edited, reviewed, and approved by Bobby Shamuilian.
Attorney Shamuilian is the managing partner and founder of My Rights Law and is widely recognized as a legal authority, frequently appearing as a legal analyst and TV pundit on national news outlets.
He has earned a perfect “10.0 – Top Attorney” rating on AVVO and a “10.0” rating on Justia, and has been named among the “Top 40 Under 40” and the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers.
With his proven expertise and dedication, Mr. Shamuilian is committed to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcome for your case.
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