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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Nov. 7, 2012

Contra Costa County judge accused of influencing case against his son

A Contra Costa County Superior Court judge is under fire from the state Commission on Judicial Performance for allegedly influencing a case against his son.


By Saul Sugarman


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A Contra Costa County Superior Court judge is under fire from the state Commission on Judicial Performance for allegedly influencing a case against his son.


Judge Bruce Clayton Mills must respond to accusations released this month that he inappropriately influenced a case involving his son's possession of tobacco as a minor.


According to a notice from the commission, Mills' son ple...

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