In case you missed our big announcement, UnCommon Law has released a new, FREE handbook: Challenging Your Parole Denial in California State Court. Here's the challenge we're tackling: thousands of people are denied parole in California every year, and most have no...
Hi friends, We're amplifying a proposal from advocate Dortell Williams to run a one-week Clemency Appreciation Campaign thanking the Governor for recent August commutations. The Ask: Send one email of thanks to the Governor's Legal Affairs office:...
The LWOP/FUEL residents at your facility propose a collaborative charitable walk-a-thon to benefit children at Shriner's Hospital of Northern California. This rehabilitative initiative offers incarcerated individuals a meaningful opportunity to give back to society...
SB 672 just passed the Senate with a vote of 24 yes and 11 no!
SENATE BILL 672 Youth Rehabilitation & Opportunity Act Gives young adults sentenced to life without parole the chance to request a parole hearing after serving at least 25 years, recognizing the potential for growth without guaranteeing release. Description:...
Existing law requires the Board of Parole Hearings to conduct a youth offender parole hearing for offenders sentenced to state prison who committed specified crimes when they were under 25 years of age. Existing law makes a person who was convicted of a controlling...
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