Government,
Criminal
Jan. 25, 2021
Former prosecutor speaks for victims in LA County hearing
Under new directives put into place last month by Gascón, prosecutors must file motions to dismiss enhancements that would add longer prison sentences for repeat criminals, those facing gun charges, members of a gang and other situations specified in the Criminal Code.
LOS ANGELES -- Opposing Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón's new directives, one of the group of former prosecutors led by former LA District Attorney Steve Cooley helped persuade a judge Friday to hear a victim's statement and not to grant a motion to dismiss sentence enhancements for a repeat offender accused of shooting a police officer.
Under new directives put into place last month by Gascón, prosecutors must f...
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