California Adopts Fair Sentencing Act (SB 1010). Equalizes Penalties for Certain Crack and Powder Cocaine Offenses.

Friday, October 3, 2014 at 09:25AM
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The Sentencing Project 

California Governor Jerry Brown has just signed Senate Bill 1010.The legislation eliminates the disparity in sentencing, probation, and asset forfeiture guidelines for possession of crack cocaine for sale versus the same crime involving powder cocaine. The law takes effect in January.

Article originally appeared on (http://brownwatch.com/).