Former Harbor District Commissioner and 1st District Supervisor Jimmy Smith passed away May 23rd. Jimmy was one of those guys that you always felt good after talking to him. Not too many people like that. He will be greatly missed.
"For too long, judges have been forced to set aside their common sense and
experience when determining whether a defendant poses a danger to the
community. Judges frequently say their ‘hands were tied’ in these
decisions. Tragically, in multiple cases across the state, individuals
granted diversion despite clear risks have gone on to commit
homicides—outcomes that underscore the urgent need for reform.”
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The California District Attorneys Association issued this statement today.
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2 comments:
Well said.
Yep. Never met him, but never heard a bad word about him.
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