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veteran
March
03
Many US veterans have received unfair treatment by the California judicial system and found that the judge did not take into consideration their mental capacity during sentencing. As of January 1st, 2015, California judges are required to consider the trauma and mental health issues of US veterans while sentencing them. Those who did not receive fair and ethical treatment during their sentencing may qualify for resentencing under California Penal Code 1170.91. To be eligible, a qualified veteran must fit specific criteria.
March
21
This article describes the process in Fresno, California for a veteran to take advantage of recent changes in California law allowing for the veteran to participate in a program to avoid a conviction on either a Criminal or DUI related offense