Criminal
Feb. 21, 2018
Attorney general won’t contest bail ruling
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Tuesday that he won’t appeal a significant appellate ruling that could limit prosecutors’ use of bail, causing a major shift of power in the criminal justice system.
Causing a major shift of power in the California criminal justice system, Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Tuesday he won't appeal a significant appellate ruling that could limit prosecutors' use of bail.
The 1st District Court of Appeal ordered in late January that a new bail hearing be held for a 64-year-old, fourth-strike defendant, Kenneth Humphrey, who was initially assigned a $350,000 bail in a case where he is accuse...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In