Michael Ramos

San Bernardino District Attorney

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District Attorney for San Bernardino County and an opponent of Prop 47; member of the board of the California District Attorneys Association, he has announced his intention to run for Attorney General in 2018

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Less than four months ago, California voters passed  Proposition 47 , reducing six felony crimes to misdemeanors.

Is Prop 47 Having Unintended Consequences?

Less than four months ago, California voters passed Proposition 47 , reducing six felony crimes to misdemeanors.

from Which Way, L.A.?

Twenty years ago, California voters passed, “Three Strikes and You’re Out” — providing that a third conviction meant life in prison, even if it was for a minor crime.  There have been…

Is It Time to Relax the “Crackdown on Crime?”

Twenty years ago, California voters passed, “Three Strikes and You’re Out” — providing that a third conviction meant life in prison, even if it was for a minor crime.  There have been…

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