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Nov. 11, 2024

Michael Dest

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Retired Judge, Riverside County Superior Court

Served 1969-1976

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The importance of the chain of command. The legal process has to play out. An appeal doesn't happen until there's a judgement. A court case doesn't happen until a complaint is filed. There is a process that must be followed, much like the chain of command. The process allows for the discovery and evaluation of the facts so that decisions are not a rush to judgement.

I served my country. I made many sacrifices at a very young age. I matured ...

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