The California State Assembly was busy passing laws this year, despite the pandemic. The criminal Justice system will see many changes. Today in part 2 of a 5-part series, Gary Daigneault takes a look at the new laws…
SB73 ends mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug crimes, judges can to hand down probation instead of jail time.
SB81 directs judges considering sentencing to consider factors, such as whether the offense was connected to mental illness or childhood trauma and whether the enhancement is based on a prior conviction more than five years old.
AB1171 eliminates criminal code that treats “spousal rape” differently from rape, making prison time and sex offender registration mandatory.
AB118 creates a pilot program to test community-based alternatives to a police response when people call 911. Community groups can respond to some 911 calls that don’t require a police officer.
