Victim's Bill of Rights

COURT BLOCKS 2 LAWS PASSED BY VOTERS AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL

 

March 2, 2014 (Sacramento)- - A federal court has ruled two laws passed as a result of ballot initiatives in Califiornia to be unconstitutional.  Both measures imposed more severe punishments than were in place when crimes were committed, ruled U.S. District Judge Lawrence Karlton.


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