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Full List of Kristen Mason's Books, Articles, and Other Publications
Unlocked: How California's New Laws Are Giving Inmates a Second Chance
A clear-eyed guide to California's post-conviction reform landscape — SB 1437, SB 81, AB 333, SB 483, and the Racial Justice Act — written for inmates, their families, and the advocates working on their behalf. Available on Amazon.
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Innocent Men Set Free: Two Post-Conviction Lawyers Examine Stories of Injustice in the Law
Four true wrongful-conviction stories examined by two post-conviction attorneys, with the plain-language legal tools families can use to fight back. ISBN 979-8-199015-19-6; available on Amazon.
Read more →Getting the Racial Justice Act to Actually Work: What Distinguishes California Prison Inmates Who Have Won Their RJA Motions?
Six recent cases where defendants overturned convictions or dramatically altered their sentences under the Racial Justice Act — and the common trends that characterize the successful motions, with practical steps for building an RJA case.
Read the article →Timing for Habeas Corpus Petitions in California: How Courts Decide Whether You Are Too Late
California sets no fixed deadline for a habeas corpus petition, but courts still dismiss petitions filed after a substantial delay. What the delay rule requires, the four exceptions, the 120-day safe harbor between courts, and the federal one-year clock that can close the door for good.
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