If passed, Proposition 313 would increase ineffectual mandatory minimum sentencing. This proposition would require adults convicted of sex trafficking of a minor child, including victims of sex trafficking, to be sentenced to natural life imprisonment without any form of release. This proposition could unintentionally target minors who are themselves victims of sex trafficking. Experts in sex trafficking know that victims have been then used to coerce other victims into the trade.
Under current law, the presumptive sentence for a first offense is 20 years per count, with each count required to be consecutive to any other. The importance of giving a judge discretion over sentencing is that the punishment can be adjusted to meet the severity of the crime, something beyond the scope of a “one size fits all” approach.
Vote NO on Proposition 313 to give judges discretion in sentencing for victims of sex trafficking!
If passed, Proposition 313 would increase ineffectual mandatory minimum sentencing. This proposition would require adults convicted of sex trafficking of a minor child, including victims of sex trafficking, to be sentenced to natural life imprisonment without any form of release. This proposition could unintentionally target minors who are themselves victims of sex trafficking. Experts in sex trafficking know that victims have been then used to coerce other victims into the trade.
Under current law, the presumptive sentence for a first offense is 20 years per count, with each count required to be consecutive to any other. The importance of giving a judge discretion over sentencing is that the punishment can be adjusted to meet the severity of the crime, something beyond the scope of a “one size fits all” approach.
Vote NO on Proposition 313 to give judges discretion in sentencing for victims of sex trafficking!