“We observe human trafficking of a minor for sex carries lighter penalties than human trafficking of an adult for sex. The policy merits of this sentencing structure are questions for the legislature that are beyond the scope of this appeal”. [cited from the 2021 California Court of Appeals case People c. Richardson, 65 Cal. App 5th 360 footnote 5].
Five years after the appellate court made that statement, California Penal Code 236.1 remains the same. Whether you are or are not from California you can post, paste and/or share this post. If you are from California then as easy as it is to comment on this post you can send an email to your state representative by going to findyourep.legislature.ca.gov
Collectively you have the social platform, resources and power to amend this injustice. Juvenile prostitutes do not. #PeopleVersusRichardsonFootnote5
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Patrick Drum #784289
Monroe Correctional Center
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Monroe WA 98272
