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Mar. 11, 2009

Jessica's Law Stipulations Should Be Clarified by High Court

When it comes to dealing with sexually violent predators, the district attorney's office must follow the law as it is, not as someone wants it to be.

FORUM COLUMN

By Richard Doyle

Continued commitments of sexually violent predators need to be addressed thoughtfully and without the demagoguery that so often accompanies statements of supporters or opponents of Jessica's Law. Good people acting in good faith can accomplish the best possible result by persuading the California Supreme Court to take up the wide issues presented by People v. Castillo, 2009 DJDAR 1523 (Cal. App. 2nd Dist. Jan. 30, 200...

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