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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm confused... isn't the law to reduce the time served closer to what they would serve if they were convicted today?

They are not given a reduced sentence unless they judge agrees, they have proven to be rehabilitated, had good behavior, have a recommendation from a mental health professional and the victims' families agree.[/quote]

Though some of these current cases that would be up for review go back to 80s, this isnt "fixing" 3 strikes and you're out or crack laws. These are murderers or rapists up to age 25, including recent ones under current sentencing, who could apply for release after serving 15 years. 
Can you please  support that this requires family approval? They have veto if all other conditions are met? Curious about that - not the way justice usually works in our country.[/quote]

So, some cases are from the 80s. You would agree to review those cases, correct?

First degree rape is life in prison so it would be unreasonable to get out in 15.

Second degree rape is a 20 year sentence so 15 years does not seem unreasonable.

I believe victims statements are always taken into account and should be for all cases.[/quote]

80s sentencing guidelines are a separate matter. This law is not "about the 80s". It may happen to cover people from the 80s, but if it were about the 80s it would call for resentencing of everyone convicted in the 80s - which it does not.

I dont 100 % know the difference between first and second degree rape..though the description if the defendant the judge refused to resentenced sounds like multiple rape in the first degree (during break ins, at knife point). ..but this law calls for the opportunity to have any crime including murder and first degree rape reduced after 15 years, including release at that point Ibased on factors like the defendants prison record.

Last, the PP said release would be contingent on the victims famy consent. That is different from weighing in. Looking for clarification. I just t believe that the victims family has 100 % veto power in this IRAA act, but if they do I'd like to know.
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