Posts tagged California Legislature
California's Three Strikes Law: Balancing Crime Prevention and Justice Reform

On March 12, 2000, a man named Gary Ewick concealed three golf clubs worth $399 each by placing them up his pants leg and walked out of a Los Angeles-area golf course. Upon discovery, an employee phoned the police, leading to Ewick’s subsequent conviction and a required 25 years to life in prison. How did stealing $1200 worth of golf clubs warrant a potential life sentence in prison?

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Supermajorityland

Following a crushing victory in November, California Democrats accomplished a first since since 1883 – a supermajority in both houses of the State Capitol, and control of Governor’s mansion.

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