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Proposition 36 limits life sentences under Three Strikes law to cases where the current felony is serious or violent and gives most others a doubled term. Resentencing is available. ADI's guidance and links to other resources are here.

Cruel and unusual punishment for crimes committed by juveniles: Mandatory LWOP for homicide - Miller v. Alabama. Sentence exceeding natural life expectancy - People v. Caballero. ADI’s analysis is here.

SVP appeals in the aftermath of the McKee cases: ADI's analysis is here.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

CACJ's Death Penalty Regional Training, May 18, 2013, at U.C. Irvine.

Suspension of Oral Argument Video Conference Appearances (For Division Three only)
Because of budget constraints, Division Three's oral argument video conference program is suspended indefinitely effective May 15, 2013.

New Address: San Diego County Counsel, Juvenile Dependency Division, 5530 Overland Avenue, Ste. 170, San Diego, CA 92111-1703

Registration for appellate specialization exam: Regular registration by September 10, late registration by October 15. Exam October 22, 2013.

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