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• Criminal Justice

  SB 704 analysis shows cost savings for Oklahoma taxpayers

  In Oklahoma, a separate law allows prison sentences far longer than the standard range for many crimes—sometimes up to life in prison—if a person has prior convictions.

  Ryan Haynie  |  February 17, 2021

• Criminal Justice

  State Question 805 and the Bill of Rights

  Police and prosecutors have difficult jobs, made even more difficult by the Bill of Rights. Nearly half of those first 10 constitutional amendments are about protecting the rights of those accused of—or even convicted of—committing a crime.

  Trent England  |  October 8, 2020

• Criminal Justice

  Conservative leaders support SQ 805

  One of America’s most popular conservative pundits is known for his catchphrase, “Facts don’t care about your feelings.” While people may feel differently about the policy of SQ 805, here are the facts.

  Staff  |  October 6, 2020

• Criminal Justice

  Does SQ 805 allow criminals to break into your home with impunity?

  “Property crime” is an umbrella term that encompasses everything from destruction of property to robbery to embezzlement. Because SQ 805 would apply to many property crimes, it’s not uncommon for people to get confused about what that means.

  Ryan Haynie  |  September 10, 2020

• Criminal Justice

  Myth vs. Fact: SQ 805 and sexual crimes

  As it turns out, child prostitution and human trafficking are included on the list of violent offenses. They remain untouched by SQ 805.

  Ryan Haynie  |  September 4, 2020

• Criminal Justice

  Open letter corrects the record on SQ 805, misuse of OCPA research

  Staff  |  September 1, 2020

• Criminal Justice

  Myth vs. Fact: SQ 805 and domestic violence

  Each criminal law typically provides a sentencing range. In Oklahoma, a separate law allows “sentence enhancements” that can result in sentences much longer than the original range for many crimes—sometimes up to life in prison—if a person has prior convictions.

  Ryan Haynie  |  August 31, 2020

• Criminal Justice

  Prosecutor misleads on SQ 805

  Government power to lock people up should be used sparingly, only when justified by the practical purpose of public safety and the moral cause of justice.

  Trent England  |  August 3, 2020

• Criminal Justice

  SQ 805 analysis shows cost savings

  Our analysis shows SQ 805 should reduce Oklahoma’s prison population by 8.5% over the next 10 years.

  Trent England  |  June 17, 2020