How To Understand Drug Arrest Trends Compared To The Past
Are drug cases declining in California courts? From what he sees in the courtroom, yes, says San Jose attorney Stuart Kirchick—though he's careful to note he isn't a statistician. Much of the shift, he explains, comes from drug court: instead of scattering drug defendants across courtrooms, the system now channels them into one dedicated, treatment-oriented setting.
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Answered by Stuart Kirchick · San Jose, CA
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Are drug cases declining in California courts?
From what he sees, yes—though he's careful not to over-read the view from the courtroom, since he isn't a statistician.
How does drug court change things?
Instead of scattering drug defendants across courtrooms, the system now channels them into one dedicated, treatment-oriented setting, concentrating the cases in one place.
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