Louisiana Supreme Court Ruling Overturns Reform Law Intended to Fix Three-Strikes Sentences — ProPublica

The ruling was a victory for state attorney general, Jeff Landry, but defense attorneys say it could also help their clients’ requests for reduced sentences.

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