California’s Mental Health Diversion Law Amended: Why this change should result in more courts utilizing the mental health diversion in criminal cases. GalleryCalifornia’s Mental Health Diversion Law Amended: Why this change should result in more courts utilizing the mental health diversion in criminal cases.
California’s Mental Health Diversion Law Amended: Why this change should result in more courts utilizing the mental health diversion in criminal cases.
The California legislature made amendments to Penal Code section 1001.36, which aims to promote the use of mental health diversion in the criminal justice system. The law became effective on January 1, 2023. The Penal Code section 1001.36 was passed in 2018 to address the
Some prior convictions may be dismissed under new California legislation
Governor Newsom recently signed a new law, making it easier for certain individuals with prior convictions to have their records dismissed. After four years of completing their sentence, many individuals with convictions on their record will automatically be eligible for dismissal without the need to
Wobblers: What You Need to Know in California
Have you ever heard of a wobbler offense? It’s a term used in the California criminal justice system to describe a crime that could be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. These types of offenses “wobble” between two classifications, which gives courts and
People v. Raybon: What This Means for You and Your Cannabis While Incarcerated
People v. Raybon: What This Means for You and Your Cannabis While Incarcerated The legalization of cannabis for adult use in California under Proposition 64 marked a significant shift in the state's approach to drug policy. However, a recent California Supreme Court case, People v. Raybon, 11
