D.A. Associations Should Own Up to the Splintering Politics of Prosecution
California’s DA association responded to a critic in a letter signed by nearly all prosecutors. But this may only exacerbate worries about DAs’ tendency to talk in a single political voice.
Daniel Nichanian Feb 14, 2020
California's New Reforms Went into Effect, but Implementation Challenges Lie Ahead
Police transparency, marijuana expungement, and more: Jerry Brown signed a series of reforms that just went into effect, but their implementation hinge in part on local officials.
Daniel Nichanian Jan 17, 2019
New California Laws Limit Prosecution of Children, Increase Police Transparency
California adopted a wave of criminal reform legislation on Sept. 2018. Some takeaways.
Daniel Nichanian Oct 04, 2018
New California Laws Will Help Thousands Have Old Convictions Vacated, Expunged, or Reduced
California reformed its “felony murder” rules, and also adopted two laws to make it easier to review past sentences.
Daniel Nichanian Oct 04, 2018