Matt Capelouto
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But actually proving that is what's challenging and very difficult.
But actually proving that is what's challenging and very difficult.
Hard to say anybody these days dealing drugs is ignorant to the dangers of fentanyl. Right. But my daughter's death occurred in 2019 before we had the awareness that we have now. That's right. And so we came up with a law to help address this. If somebody is convicted of a drug offense, they're going to get an admonishment given to them in court, making them aware that
Hard to say anybody these days dealing drugs is ignorant to the dangers of fentanyl. Right. But my daughter's death occurred in 2019 before we had the awareness that we have now. That's right. And so we came up with a law to help address this. If somebody is convicted of a drug offense, they're going to get an admonishment given to them in court, making them aware that
Hard to say anybody these days dealing drugs is ignorant to the dangers of fentanyl. Right. But my daughter's death occurred in 2019 before we had the awareness that we have now. That's right. And so we came up with a law to help address this. If somebody is convicted of a drug offense, they're going to get an admonishment given to them in court, making them aware that
Dealing drugs, furnishing drugs, providing drugs, manufacturing drugs is dangerous and can result in someone's death. And if your continued activity leads to someone's death, you can be held accountable for murder. This would be the second degree murder. Yes, it does fall under second degree murder, which still comes with a 15 year to life sentence.
Dealing drugs, furnishing drugs, providing drugs, manufacturing drugs is dangerous and can result in someone's death. And if your continued activity leads to someone's death, you can be held accountable for murder. This would be the second degree murder. Yes, it does fall under second degree murder, which still comes with a 15 year to life sentence.
Dealing drugs, furnishing drugs, providing drugs, manufacturing drugs is dangerous and can result in someone's death. And if your continued activity leads to someone's death, you can be held accountable for murder. This would be the second degree murder. Yes, it does fall under second degree murder, which still comes with a 15 year to life sentence.
And I want to touch on real fast the difference between first degree murder and second degree murder. First degree murder, you intended to kill the person. Second degree murder. You knew what you were doing could result in someone's death. And despite that knowledge, you did it anyways. I can't believe I don't remember that from 1991 in criminal law. Some states refer to it as reckless homicide.
And I want to touch on real fast the difference between first degree murder and second degree murder. First degree murder, you intended to kill the person. Second degree murder. You knew what you were doing could result in someone's death. And despite that knowledge, you did it anyways. I can't believe I don't remember that from 1991 in criminal law. Some states refer to it as reckless homicide.
And I want to touch on real fast the difference between first degree murder and second degree murder. First degree murder, you intended to kill the person. Second degree murder. You knew what you were doing could result in someone's death. And despite that knowledge, you did it anyways. I can't believe I don't remember that from 1991 in criminal law. Some states refer to it as reckless homicide.
It's how we convict those drunk driving if they killed somebody for vehicular homicide or vehicular manslaughter. But so we we came up with this admonishment that would be given to a convicted drug dealer in a court by a judge and written provided in writing to the defendant. And they have to acknowledge it. And this now happens.
It's how we convict those drunk driving if they killed somebody for vehicular homicide or vehicular manslaughter. But so we we came up with this admonishment that would be given to a convicted drug dealer in a court by a judge and written provided in writing to the defendant. And they have to acknowledge it. And this now happens.
It's how we convict those drunk driving if they killed somebody for vehicular homicide or vehicular manslaughter. But so we we came up with this admonishment that would be given to a convicted drug dealer in a court by a judge and written provided in writing to the defendant. And they have to acknowledge it. And this now happens.
Ultimately, what we hope is that it will deter somebody from continuing to deal deadly drugs. Well, let's go back for a minute.
Ultimately, what we hope is that it will deter somebody from continuing to deal deadly drugs. Well, let's go back for a minute.
Ultimately, what we hope is that it will deter somebody from continuing to deal deadly drugs. Well, let's go back for a minute.
I believe Texas, Florida, a number of other states have passed legislation that mimics more closer our federal statutes. Federally, we have some better laws for dealing with drug-related deaths. But here in California, realize our law is simply a warning. If you abide by it, you have nothing to worry about.
I believe Texas, Florida, a number of other states have passed legislation that mimics more closer our federal statutes. Federally, we have some better laws for dealing with drug-related deaths. But here in California, realize our law is simply a warning. If you abide by it, you have nothing to worry about.
I believe Texas, Florida, a number of other states have passed legislation that mimics more closer our federal statutes. Federally, we have some better laws for dealing with drug-related deaths. But here in California, realize our law is simply a warning. If you abide by it, you have nothing to worry about.