Prop. 83 targets violent sex offenders

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Published September 19, 2006 at 8:00 AM PDT

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Habitual sex offenders and child molesters face tougher penalties. Law enforcement officials are pushing for new laws that they claim will help them track sex offenders. Opponents argue these laws ma

Prop. 83 targets violent sex offenders

Habitual sex offenders may face tougher penalties and be subject to tighter restrictions if proposed legislation is passed by voters later this year. Deputy District Attorney Summer Stephan, and Deputy Public Defender Laura Arnold discuss how new laws would target sex offenders and if they infringe of civil rights. Jessica’s Law, Proposition 83 on the November statewide ballot.

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Summer Stephan , Deputy District Attorney, and Chief of the Sex Crimes and Stalking Division.
Laura Arnold, San Diego county deputy public defender.