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Marsy’s Law Would Give Crime Victims Equal Rights

By Steven Rodriguez

Crime victims advocates, law enforcement leaders and numerous politicians have united in support of California Proposition 9, also called Marsy’s Law. If approved by voters on the November ballot, the ”Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008″ will provide crime victims with the same constitutional rights as accused and convicted criminals.   “California’s constitution guarantees rights for the most heinous of offenders who commit deplorable acts against citizens of this State,” said Harriet Salarno, President of Crime Victims United of California. “Prop. 9 levels the playing field by guaranteeing rights for crime victims, ending further victimization of innocent people by a system that frequently neglects, ignores and repeatedly punishes them...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on September 24, 2008 (boomark / email).