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LA Is Learning Tough on Crime Is Tough to Undo
This midterm, California voters made a strong statement by approving Proposition 47. The new law reforms sentences for non-violent and drug-related crimes, and means early release for thousands of convicts. But city and county agencies are concerned they don’t have the resources to deal with the change.
By Barbara Bogaev • • 23m ListenThis midterm, California voters made a strong statement by approving Proposition 47. The message… tough crime policies aren’t working. The new law reforms sentences for non-violent and drug-related crimes, and means early release for thousands of convicts. But city and county agencies are concerned they don’t have the resources to deal with the change. Guest host Barbara Bogaev discovers what’s next for criminal justice reform.
Also, will Los Angeles crackdown on Airbnb?
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Ever since election day, the phones have been busy at the LA County Public Defender’s Office. The calls are flooding in from convicts looking to have their sentences reduced and -- ultimately -- to get released from jail under Proposition 47 .
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