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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Nov. 27, 2007

Be Fair to Prosecutors

Forum Column - By John Poyner - While recent legislation intended to prevent wrongful convictions in California was well-intentioned, it would have made it much more difficult for prosecutors to do their jobs.

FORUM COLUMN

By John Poyner

      For three years, the California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice has conducted hearings and carried out research toward the admirable goal of reducing the risk of wrongful convictions. To that end, the commission has sponsored five bills on three discrete topics before the California Legislature. All five of those bills have met the same fate: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's veto pen. S...

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