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Mexican Mafia leader wins California Supreme Court case over fines and fees

Originally Published 13 days ago — by Los Angeles Times

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Source: Los Angeles Times

The California Supreme Court ruled to eliminate hundreds of dollars in administrative fees for a reputed Mexican Mafia member, reinforcing protections for indigent defendants and emphasizing that poverty should not lead to harsher punishments, building on the landmark 2019 decision in People v. Dueñas.