Criminal
Nov. 29, 2014
Protecting a victim's right to counsel
California Attorney General Kamala Harris is to be congratulated on her recent reelection. She has been a powerful and effective advocate for crime victims.
Antonio R. Sarabia II
IP Business Law, Inc.
320 via Pasqual
Redondo Beach , California 90277
Email: asarabia2@gmail.com
California Attorney General Kamala Harris is to be congratulated on her recent reelection. She has been a powerful and effective advocate for crime victims. One of her most important victories is People v. Smith, 198 Cal. App. 4th 415 (2011). Smith confirmed that the amendment to the state Constitution known as Marsy's Law created a constitutional right to counsel for victims: "Marsy's Law added several provisions relating to victim restitution to the California Constitutio...
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