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LEAKED DOCS: Details of Los Angeles DA's New Policies Are Even More Terrifying

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The inmates are now running the asylum known as Los Angeles County. That’s the only possible conclusion to draw after reading newly-minted District Attorney George Gascon’s introductory letter to his staff and the nine Special Directives he issued today.Even law-and-order Californians (yes, they exist, and in larger numbers than you’d think), who are used to taking a deep breath and muttering profanities when their elected officials do something stupid, are flabbergasted by the details of Gascon’s policies, the generalities of which I covered earlier today.Gascon’s sets the tone, including a new mission statement:“The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office will advance an effective, ethical and racially equitable system of justice that protects the community, restores victims of crime, and honors the rights of the accused. We are a learning organization that believes in reduced incarceration and punishment except in circumstances in which it is proportional, in the community’s interest, and serves a rehabilitative or restorative purpose.”After stressing that he seeks a “free exchange of ideas” in the office, he announced an “optional reading list.”For those interested, I wanted to offer an optional reading list that I believe provides insight into my approach. It’s not a complete list but the following are books I believe to be particularly helpful and compelling:The Special Directives Gascon instituted cover the same broad areas referenced in my earlier piece: youth justice, , charge enhancements, misdemeanor crimes, pre-trial release/bail, resentencing, victim services, conviction integrity, and the . Each Special Directive is linked so you can read them in their entirety (and trust me, you’ll need a strong beverage or a punching bag to get through them), but I’ll highlight some of the more terrible portions.First, with regard to all of the policy changes announced today, Deputy District Attorneys are to amend ALL pending cases to conform with the new policy. This will have immediate and massive negative effects on public safety.:So, if someone violently rapes someone else but is homeless, is a $20 cash bail aligned with their ability to pay? This is madness!:Certain misdemeanors are to be “declined or dismissed before arraignment and without conditions unless ‘exceptions’ or ‘factors for consideration’ exist,” including:Certainly some of these are misdemeanors where a prosecutor should have the discretion to dismiss the charge or decline to prosecute based on the specific circumstances of that case, but to have a blanket prohibition on prosecution is counterproductive and also makes the city even less desirable for law-abiding people. If police and criminals know that loitering and trespassing won’t be prosecuted, have fun trying to patronize a business without being accosted by panhandlers or worse.Oh, yes, Los Angeles County DCFS has been a MODEL organization in effecting positive change for its clients. That’s sarcasm.V:Obviously a victim may need services even if they eventually end up not cooperating with the prosecution of their attacker; that’s what social services are for. And, there are so many problems with the policy in the second bullet point that it’s worthy of entirely separate post.If you live in Los Angeles County, I’d advise leaving. If you’re an investor, wait six to nine months and you can scoop up residential and commercial property for a song.Login to VIP or Join VIP to CommentTRENDING

The inmates are now running the asylum known as Los Angeles County. That’s the only possible conclusion to draw after reading newly-minted District Attorney George Gascon’s introductory letter to his staff and the nine Special Directives he issued today.Even law-and-order Californians (yes, they exist, and in larger numbers than you’d think), who are used to taking a deep breath and muttering profanities when their elected officials do something stupid, are flabbergasted by the details of Gascon’s policies, the generalities of which I covered earlier today.Gascon’s sets the tone, including...

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Jennifer Van Laar

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