Criminal
May 14, 2020
Some released from lockups over virus have reoffended
When it comes to highlighting recidivism rates of offenders who were released early or on zero bail, some defense attorneys and prosecutors are at odds about how much attention should be paid to them.
When seven sex offenders were released from custody months early by a court commissioner in Orange County in late April, District Attorney Todd A. Spitzer condemned the move, saying the Judicial Council's sweeping orders were being improperly used by judges to give felons a get out of jail free card.
He also asserted the council's orders came at a convenient time when voters are expected to weigh in on the prospect of replacing cash...
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