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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Reputed Mexican Mafia 'shot caller' wins California Supreme Court fight over fines and fees

California Supreme Court vacated fines for a reputed Mexican Mafia member, reinforcing protections that prevent penalizing defendants for poverty and limiting administrative debt consequences.
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fromABA Journal
5 months ago

Person accused in machete attack among those with dropped charges amid defense lawyer work stoppage

The chief justice dismissed 39 criminal cases, including a machete attack, due to a defense lawyer work stoppage.
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