Last November California voters passed Proposition 47, which downgraded some non-violent offenses from felonies to misdemeanors. Supporters say the measure has reduced incarceration and will save the state more than $150 million. But critics say it has caused crime to rise in some cities.
Raja Shah and guests take up the debate.
Guests:
-Jeff Adachi, Public Defender of the City and County of San Francisco
-Al Serrato, Assistant District Attorney for the County of San Mateo
-Milena Blake, Fellow with the Justice Advocacy Project at Stanford Law School