Under SB 81 and PC 1385, Dismissal of Enhancements?

Senate Bill (SB) 81 is a bold new law focused on letting judges dismiss sentencing enhancements when one or more of nine enumerated conditions exist, unless there is a specific law prohibiting dismissal of an enhancement (i.e., in a sex case or a murder case) or when the judge finds that dismissing the enhancement would endanger public safety. To read more about SB 81 and the nine grounds that a judge is supposed to give great weight in deciding whether to strike an enhancement, please click on the following link – https://www.greghillassociates.com/under-sb-81-and-pc-1385-dismissal-of-enhancements.html

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