Bay Area Sentencing Secrets: The Hidden Power Battle Explained
Who really drives sentencing in Bay Area courts? It varies sharply by county, explains Oakland criminal defense attorney Andrew Dósa. In San Mateo and Santa Clara, judges take a heavier hand in setting sentence expectations. Alameda and San Francisco are more defendant-friendly—judges there have a more sympathetic ear, and prosecutors concede some cases aren't worth pursuing hard.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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— why Alameda and San Francisco lean more defendant-friendly
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Who drives sentencing in Bay Area courts?
It varies sharply by county—in San Mateo and Santa Clara, judges take a heavier hand in setting sentence expectations.
Which counties are more defendant-friendly?
Alameda and San Francisco—judges there have a more sympathetic ear, and prosecutors concede some cases aren't worth pursuing hard.
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