The unintended consequence of the DAs loosing a 'stick' to prod reluctant witnesses to testify against the pimps is worrisome, and that could very well translate into more trafficking. And having this start in Cali (instead of anywhere else) is concerning, 'good ideas' can turn up anywhere, having this one gestate in California could be foreshadowing something bad.
I don't have any stats on how many minors arrested under the old laws were adjudicated as adults, but I'd think the number would be small.
And as I noted, the optics on this are beyond horrific, except to the pedos.
I don't have any stats on how many minors arrested under the old laws were adjudicated as adults, but I'd think the number would be small.
And as I noted, the optics on this are beyond horrific, except to the pedos.
The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it.