According to our analysis, in Vermont, female inmates were more than three times as likely to receive a ticket for “making a derogatory comment.” In California, women were more than twice as likely to be ticketed for “disrespect without potential for violence.” ..…

In November 1997, Martinez was charged in complaint with two counts of possession for sale of violation of Health and Safety Code section 11351, involving heroin and cocaine, respectively, and one count of possession for sale of violation of Health and Safety Code section 11378, involving methamphetamine. ..…