Justice for Alisha Tapia


Justice for Alisha Tapia
The Issue
Alisha Tapia is a single mother who has struggled with addiction due to emotional trauma and domestic violence. Due to her two non-violent strikes, she was forced to go to trial where she lost & received (the only offer) the maximum of 36 years to life. She was unable to afford a paid attorney, there was no solid and genuine effort for proper and adequate representation. She begged her public defender for alternative sentencing such as a mental health diversion program or a drug treatment facility but to no avail. Join us in raising awareness to Ali’s unfortunate circumstances to change California’s unjust & unfair criminal system. Help & support us in abolishing California’s 3 strike law, especially for those who have non-violent strikes!!
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The Issue
Alisha Tapia is a single mother who has struggled with addiction due to emotional trauma and domestic violence. Due to her two non-violent strikes, she was forced to go to trial where she lost & received (the only offer) the maximum of 36 years to life. She was unable to afford a paid attorney, there was no solid and genuine effort for proper and adequate representation. She begged her public defender for alternative sentencing such as a mental health diversion program or a drug treatment facility but to no avail. Join us in raising awareness to Ali’s unfortunate circumstances to change California’s unjust & unfair criminal system. Help & support us in abolishing California’s 3 strike law, especially for those who have non-violent strikes!!
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Petition created on August 26, 2020