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What is Marsy’s Law?
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Why should voters support Marsy’s Law?
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Why does Marsy’s Law need to be enshrined in state constitutions?
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Will Marsy’s Law Take Away Rights Away from the Accused or Convicted?
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Why is notification important for crime victims?
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What do prosecutors think of Marsy’s Law?
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Will victims' rights in Marsy’s Law trump defendants' rights?
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Will Marsy’s Law implementation be costly?
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What is the difference between Marsy’s Law and previous national crime victims' acts?
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Will Marsy's Law cause delays in prosecution?
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Why is it important to allow crime victims to confer with the prosecutor?
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Will including the victim interfere with the prosecutor's case?
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Can Marsy's Law be abused?
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What is required of law enforcement when implementing Marsy’s Law?
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Will Marsy’s Law overburden the criminal justice system?
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Will Marsy’s Law lengthen a trial?
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Does Marsy’s Law impact court records being made public?
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Will Marsy’s Law affect civil cases?
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What types of crimes fall under Marsy’s Law?
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Are crime victims given a voice or a veto in the criminal justice process?
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What do you say to legislators who have the opportunity to support Marsy’s Law?
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Why do victims need a voice in the criminal justice process?
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What recourse do victims have if they’re not notified?
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What if a crime victim’s rights are ignored or not protected?
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Will Marsy’s Law make defense attorneys’ jobs more difficult?
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Is Marsy’s Law a partisan initiative?
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How does a crime victim provide an impact statement?
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How would a crime victim receive restitution?
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How does Marsy’s Law provide privacy to crime victims?
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How are victims made aware of their rights provided under Marsy’s Law?
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Why is victim input important for parole hearings and sentencing?
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Will Marsy’s Law make criminal proceedings unfair for the accused?
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What if a victim is also a witness?
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What if a victim is deceased?
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