California Ends Mandatory Minimum Jail Sentences for Non-Violent Drug Offenses

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : They haven't been enforcing mandatory minimums in San Francisco for years, and now we have the most progressive District Attorney in San Francisco -- in the United States -- and he is just letting them all out [of jail].
50% : "They've taken away mandatory minimums, which isn't a bad thing, but they haven't put anything in place to replace it, or if they have, they're broken down to each individual county or municipality instead of having a statewide level where everyone can be equal in their offerings of services and treatments."
41% : By removing mandatory minimums without an effective plan to replace accountability, the fear of increased mayhem lingers.
37% : California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended mandatory minimum jail sentences for non-violent drug offenses on Oct. 5, but a recovery advocate foresees an increase in drug deaths and crime ahead.
33% : According to Tom Wolf, a former drug addict and drug recovery advocate, taking away mandatory minimums is productive but not effective as the state needs a middle ground approach to address the drug crisis.
31% : Despite the ending of mandatory minimums, Wolf explained the city has not been enforcing them despite the current law.
25% : In the short term, Wolf anticipates the rise in organized drug deals will increase if law enforcement cannot prosecute and hold individuals accountable for drug crimes.

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