George Gascón embarked Monday on a plan to reimagine criminal prosecutions in Los Angeles County, announcing sweeping policy changes he’ll make as district attorney that include an end to cash bail, a ban on prosecutors seeking enhanced prison sentences and showing leniency to many low-level offenders.
The misdemeanor charges specified below shall be declined or dismissed before arraignment and
without conditions unless “exceptions” or “factors for consideration” exist.*
- Trespass – Penal Code § 602(a)-(y)
- Disturbing The Peace – Penal Code § 415(1)-(3)
- Driving Without A Valid License – Vehicle Code § 12500(a)-(e)
- Driving On A Suspended License – Vehicle Code § 14601.1(a)
- Criminal Threats – Penal Code § 422
- Drug & Paraphernalia Possession – Health & Safety Code §§ 11350, 11357, 11364, & 11377
- Minor in Possession of Alcohol – Business & Professions § 25662(a)
- Drinking in Public – Los Angeles County Municipal Code §13.18.010
- Under the Influence of Controlled Substance – Health & Safety Code § 11550
- Public Intoxication – Penal Code § 647(f)
- Loitering – Penal Code § 647(b),(c), (d), (e)
- Loitering To Commit Prostitution – Penal Code § 653.22(a)(1)
- Resisting Arrest – Penal Code § 148(a)
* These charges do not constitute an exhaustive list.