Tag: courts and justice
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California Did This First: What Colorado’s New Custody Ruling Reveals About a Longstanding Legal Trend
The Colorado Court of Appeals recently allowed prosecutors to charge a felony per child for violating custody orders, aligning with California’s long-established legal framework. While this approach emphasizes individual harm to each child, it raises concerns over excessive prosecutorial power during family crises, prompting questions about state intervention in vulnerable situations.
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Colorado Appeals Court: One Custody Order, Multiple Felonies—Per Child
A Colorado Court of Appeals ruling allows prosecutors to charge separate felonies for each child affected by a custody violation, even under one order. This decision increases legal repercussions for parents, offering prosecutors greater leverage in plea negotiations. Concerns arise regarding potential overreach and the impact on families during custody disputes.
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CARE Court’s Broken Promise: Why California Families Feel Let Down by Newsom’s Mental Health Reform
California’s CARE Court, launched in 2022 to aid those with severe mental illnesses, has become a source of frustration for families. With participation being voluntary, many individuals disengage from treatment, leading to homelessness and incarceration. Despite some successes, it fails to reach the most critical cases, prompting calls for stronger intervention.
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LA District Attorney Records Show Investigators Authorized to Wear “POLICE” Uniforms — With No Training or Oversight on Public Confusion
Public records show Los Angeles County District Attorney investigators are authorized to wear uniforms labeled “POLICE,” even as the agency confirms it has no written training, audits, or oversight addressing whether such attire could mislead the public. The disclosures raise new questions about transparency, authority, and due process in sensitive child-related investigations.
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