New Published Decision (First District) – Prop 47 Relief Applies to Negotiated Dispositions in Delinquency Cases

In T.W., A144528, a published decision, the First District held Proposition 47’s “retroactive resentencing provision” applies to negotiated dispositions in delinquency cases. Enacted through Proposition 47, Penal Code Section 1170.18 allows juveniles to petition for resentencing or a reduction of sentence. The District Attorney argued that Section 1170.18 does not apply to prior plea dispositions …

NJDC Features PJDC President, Patti Lee, As Trailblazer in Juvenile Justice Reform

Patti Lee has been a powerful force in juvenile justice reform for over thirty years. A tireless advocate for the fair and humane treatment of youth, Patti began representing young clients in 1981 in the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office Juvenile Division, where she currently serves as the managing attorney.

Patti Lee’s leadership in promoting …