Persistent Offender (Three Strikes/Two Strikes) 2021 Update

Double Jeopardy Protections and Blake Vacation Cases (6.2021)

Thanks to David Trieweiler for this research memorandum discussing the double jeopardy issues in Blake motions to vacate and/or motion to resentence.

Getting Back into Court to Reduce Prison Time and Offender Score (6.2021)

Remote Resentencing Hearings (6.2021)

Mental Health Sentencing Alternative (MHSA)(05.2021)

This Practice Advisory provides an overview of the new felony sentencing alternative available in 2021 for clients living with significant mental illness.

Community Custody – Length of Term (5.2021)

This practice advisory discusses the length of terms of community custody under the SRA, including the 2020 legislative update.

The Blake Bill Overview- Highlights for Defenders (5.2021)

This Practice Advisory provides and overview of the sections of the Blake bill that impact criminal defense procedurel and practice.

Three Strikes Reform – Retroactivity of Removing Robbery 2 from Most Serious Offense (5.2021)

This WDA Practice Advisory discusses the 2019 and 2021 legislation reforming the Three Strikes/POAA by removing robbery in the second degree from the list of three strike offenses.

Felony Motor Vehicle Crimes Alternative Sentence (04.2021)

This advisory discusses the alternative sentence available for certain felony motor vehicle property crimes.

Prior Convictions and St v. Blake: Voidness Analysis (4.2021)