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AB 1228 requires a court to release a person on their own recognizance pending probation revocation hearing, absent clear and convincing evidence that conditions or bail are necessary

Posted by Fay Arfa | Mar 16, 2022 | 0 Comments

On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill No. 1228, effective January 1, 2022, which amends the court's authority over a person arrested for violation of probation. The new law requires the court to consider releasing the person pending a revocation hearing in accordance with...

SB 775 modifies Penal Code section 1170.95

Posted by Fay Arfa | Mar 16, 2022 | 0 Comments

On October 5, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill No. 775, effective January 1, 2022, which amends Penal Code section 1170.95. The changes are significant. They are: Amendment to subdivision (a) expands eligibility to file a petition to vacate convictions to persons who were convict...

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