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No issues. This is an example of the differences between sources of information. I'm using the Association of Deputy District Attorneys training guide.Also, I would encourage folks to read about Prop 57. It's not quite as cut and dried as the OP says. The OPs list of crimes pertains to minors who are prosecuted as adults. In CA the prosecutor decides if a minor will be tried as an adult, not a judge. 57 repeals that.
As for parole for anyone and everyone, it does not do that. It basically says that if you are serving a sentence for non-violent crimes, you are eligible for parole after serving the full term of your primary offense.
So it is what it is. No disrespect Don, I was reviewing my cheat sheet and started reading the text of the law and felt the need to post.
The bulleted list of crimes apply to ALL defendants, not just minors.
We agree that "nonviolent" offenders are eligible for parole after serving their time on the primary offence. The difference under Prop 57 is that as a nonviolent offender you are eligible for 50% time credit AND all sentencing enhancements for example prior convictions for violent crimes (strikes) that double your sentence will fall off. This can/will result in a reduction in actual time in prison vs what the Court sentenced.
This places Prop 57 in direct conflict with laws already in place such as Prop 184 Three Strikes Law, Prop 35 Human Trafficking, Penal Code 186.20 Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act, Prop 8 The Victim's Bill of Rights, and Prop 9 Marsy's Law (Cal. Constitution Article I Section 28)
I will post an example of how sentences can/will be reduced via Prop 57 shortly, I hope.