Wednesday, September 18, 2019:  12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

A complex web of legislation, ballot measures, and court cases has changed criminal sentencing in California. These changes generally made sentencing more lenient for offenders, and many are retroactive – meaning that many offenders are now entitled to new sentences, parole, or other relief. Learn to navigate these new laws, and seek relief for eligible clients.

Class covers:

• Youthful Offender Parole Hearings: Presenting "mitigating factors" for those serving lengthy sentences, including "hallmarks of youth" at time of offense and prospects for rehabilitation
• SB1437: Accomplice Liability for Felony Murder – who may seek re-sentencing, and the pending legal challenges to this law
• Proposition 36: Changes to the Three Strikes Law – which "third strike" offenders eligible for release?
• Proposition 47: Which felonies can now be re-classified as misdemeanors? What is the court process?
• Marijuana law changes, and more

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit

Presented by Angela Berry:
Ms. Berry is a criminal defense attorney who practices in both trial courtrooms and before the appellate courts. With over 28 years of courtroom experience, she has tried cases from simple misdemeanors to murder, including over 50 jury trials. Ms. Berry currently sits as a member of the Executive Board and Billing and Discipline Committee for the Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments (ICDA) Program. She is also actively engaged in, and sits on the Board of, the Criminal Courts Bar Association; and, is the former Chair of the Criminal Law Section, and current member of the Attorney Referral Service Committee of, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. She clerked with the California Attorney General's Office, Criminal Appeals Section while attending Loyola Law School. She is also licensed to practice law in Hawaii.

Registration fee: $30

Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Reduced-rate parking options available during registration
Brown bag event, eat your lunch in the classroom! Water and snack provided.