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New legislation reconsiders juvenile sentencing and placement
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Mar 4, 2014
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New legislation reconsiders juvenile sentencing and placement
New legislation working its way through Sacramento could ease penalties for some juvenile offenders, including those who commit murder.
Damian and his mother leave juvenile court after his first hearing in front of a judge during probation.
Damian and his mother leave juvenile court after his first hearing in front of a judge during probation.
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New legislation working its way through Sacramento could ease penalties for some juvenile offenders, including those who commit murder.

New legislation working its way through Sacramento could ease penalties for some juvenile offenders, including those who commit murder.

The legislation is inspired by a case out of Riverside involving a 10-year old boy who shot and killed his father several years ago. The California Reports LA bureau Chief Steven Cuevas has more.